BAA in crisis as trio quits

Bantsi was among the officials who resigned over the weekend
Bantsi was among the officials who resigned over the weekend

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) was left battling a crisis after the top leadership quit in a huff over the weekend. BAA president, Moses Bantsi, together with Ronald Masalila (vice president) and Kebaitse Legojane (secretary general) threw in the towel in a surprise move.

The shock move took place on Saturday after the annual general meeting, held in Gaborone, passed a motion of no confidence on Legojane. The remaining executive committee members are Brian Mosweu (treasurer), Olebogeng Oitebetse (vice secretary general), Charles Keikotlhae (public relations officer), Moses Raphutse (additional member-north) and Mompati Ngwako (additional member-south).

Speaking to Mmegi Sport, Keikotlhae said the weekend gathering was not an elective meeting.

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