It is criminal to snub national team - Butler

BFA vice president (technical), Ernest Nthobelang (left) coach Butler and captain Mogorosi (right) addressing yesterday's press conference
BFA vice president (technical), Ernest Nthobelang (left) coach Butler and captain Mogorosi (right) addressing yesterday's press conference

Zebras' coach, Peter Butler has said it is 'criminal' to turn down a national team call-up.

During a press conference in Gaborone yesterday, he said he will not call any player who snubs the national team. So far, Mogogi Gabonamong, Musa Ohilwe and Bonolo Fraiser have given different reasons for not joining the Zebras' squad for the start of the AFCON 2015 qualifiers this weekend.

However, Butler said the door still remains open for the players if they decide to honour the call. "The ball is now in their court if they want to return, but I will not call them up. It is a crime and national embarrassment for players not to honour national team call-ups," the coach said.

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