Keitireng to succeed Babitseng
Calistus Kolantsho | Wednesday August 13, 2014 12:12
Keitireng told Mmegi Sport the committee is yet to meet to decide a way forward. He said the committee has an option of either co-opting someone from elsewhere or to pick an official from the clubs. “You must remember that our committee was elected back into office unopposed in July. That showed the trust that clubs have in us. We need someone who can match our rhythm. Any person who has the passion to serve football can be a committee member,” said Keitireng. He said the decision to select an individual to the committee depends on the structures.
For his part, Babitseng said Keitireng is expected to take over. He said in the absence of a chairperson, the vice automatically takes his position.
He further said the committee would then co-opt someone to be the vice-chairman. Regarding the secretary general, Keitireng said it is up to Letlapeng chairperson, Sidney Magagane, to remain in the post although his team has now been elevated to the Premier League. He said Magagane will be excused if he feels overwhelmed by his new responsibilities.
Meanwhile, the First Division league is expected to start on August 23. Keitireng said draft fixtures have been released to clubs and they will be discussed today. He said the season would be the last phase of the P6 million Debswana Mining Company sponsorship launched in 2013. He said with the grants that clubs are given, they are able to play all matches. “We expect the amount of money that clubs received last season to increase because we are not going to buy many new kits, except for the three newly promoted teams,” Keitireng noted. The three teams that have gained promotion are Lesirane FC, Sharps Electrical and Uniao Flamengo Santos, which relegated from the Premier League.