Football politics killing the beautiful game

Friday, December 14, 2018

First Division North Suspended Comittee Secretary Mr Rapula Gaothobogwe and Chairperson Mr Mpenzeni Sambandawe at a press conference in Francistown PIC: DITHAPELO NTIRANG

Propaganda, smear campaign, suspension, interim committee, embezzlement, malicious allegations, shenanigans! These are some of the words that were frequently bandied about at a press conference that was convened by the suspended First Division North Committee (FDNC) on Wednesday. Taking into consideration most of the words used at the presser, one could have mistaken it for a political party event, Staffer LEBOGANG MOSIKARE and Correspondent LEBOGANG KOKORO report

FRANCISTOWN: Most football stakeholders in Botswana, especially the fans, are quick to point an accusing finger at coaches when their clubs, whether at team or national levels, lose.

In most cases, the trigger would be pulled on the coach in a bid to turn around the dwindling fortunes of the team oblivious to other factors contributing to the side’s poor performance. But there are some off-field administrative problems that are destroying local football at both club and national structures.

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