We did not fail Mamelodi � Mojaki
Mqondisi Dube | Wednesday June 3, 2015 14:12
- The board failed him
- There were power struggles
- We left Mamelodi vulnerable.
Mamelodi resigned on Monday morning amid reports of internal bickering and power struggles. Reports have claimed Mamelodi did not enjoy the support of Mojaki and BPL chairperson, Arnold Somolokae.
Somolokae declined to comment on Mamelodi’s resignation.
However, in a separate interview, Mojaki said he had given Mamelodi ‘200percent’ support.
“I gave him support. The executive committee did, but the (BPL) board did not. It is not a new thing. You will remember that during Mike’s (Molefe) time, there were issues with the board. There are plenty of people who are power hungry. Those who lost elections had a hidden agenda to take over power,” he said.
Mojaki also said Somolokae made attempts to unite the warring parties in a bid to create a united BPL. “I was opposed to that effort. I refused because they (losing candidates) intended to take power. When Somolokae realised their intention, it was too late. Ben (Mamelodi) was left vulnerable,” he said. He added that Somolokae wanted peace in order to push for the BPL’s autonomy as a united front.
“The problem is that we were dealing with people who were power hungry,” he said.
Mojaki said he had no issues with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) taking over the handling of protests, which have left the league body torn apart.
BFA president, Tebogo Sebego, yesterday said as the mother body, they had taken over the case and all Premier League Committee decisions remain inoperative.
A solution, which would determine which team is relegated to the First Division, is expected before the end of the week. Meanwhile, Mamelodi remained in office yesterday despite tendering his resignation.
The BPL board had convened a meeting on Monday afternoon to look into his shock exit.
There were behind the scene manoeuvres to convince Mamelodi to stay. “Its an internal issue. I think we need to give the man space. I am not going to say anything about Mamelodi’s issue,” Somolokae stated yesterday.
Mojaki however said Mamelodi was still in the office as the league prepares for tonight’s Mascom Top 8 awards, as well as the beMOBILE awards later in the week.
Mojaki dispelled the notion that he was ‘embedded’ in the matter as his club, Satmos, was facing relegation.
“This is not about Notwane or Satmos. We sought legal opinion, not once, but three times. As Satmos we are ready for anything, even if it means playing tomorrow. It is irresponsible to say that we are taking sides. Satmos won the case so there was no need to recuse myself from the meeting.
Its not about Satmos, but rather, about Sankoyo using an improperly registered player,” he argued.
Somolokae declined to comment on Mamelodi’s resignation.
However, in a separate interview, Mojaki said he had given Mamelodi ‘200percent’ support.
“I gave him support. The executive committee did, but the (BPL) board did not. It is not a new thing. You will remember that during Mike’s (Molefe) time, there were issues with the board. There are plenty of people who are power hungry. Those who lost elections had a hidden agenda to take over power,” he said.
Mojaki also said Somolokae made attempts to unite the warring parties in a bid to create a united BPL. “I was opposed to that effort. I refused because they (losing candidates) intended to take power. When Somolokae realised their intention, it was too late. Ben (Mamelodi) was left vulnerable,” he said. He added that Somolokae wanted peace in order to push for the BPL’s autonomy as a united front.
“The problem is that we were dealing with people who were power hungry,” he said.
Mojaki said he had no issues with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) taking over the handling of protests, which have left the league body torn apart.
BFA president, Tebogo Sebego, yesterday said as the mother body, they had taken over the case and all Premier League Committee decisions remain inoperative.
A solution, which would determine which team is relegated to the First Division, is expected before the end of the week. Meanwhile, Mamelodi remained in office yesterday despite tendering his resignation.
The BPL board had convened a meeting on Monday afternoon to look into his shock exit.
There were behind the scene manoeuvres to convince Mamelodi to stay. “Its an internal issue. I think we need to give the man space. I am not going to say anything about Mamelodi’s issue,” Somolokae stated yesterday.
Mojaki however said Mamelodi was still in the office as the league prepares for tonight’s Mascom Top 8 awards, as well as the beMOBILE awards later in the week.
Mojaki dispelled the notion that he was ‘embedded’ in the matter as his club, Satmos, was facing relegation.
“This is not about Notwane or Satmos. We sought legal opinion, not once, but three times. As Satmos we are ready for anything, even if it means playing tomorrow. It is irresponsible to say that we are taking sides. Satmos won the case so there was no need to recuse myself from the meeting.
Its not about Satmos, but rather, about Sankoyo using an improperly registered player,” he argued.
Mamelodi resigned on Monday morning amid reports of internal bickering and power struggles. Reports have claimed Mamelodi did not enjoy the support of Mojaki and BPL chairperson, Arnold Somolokae.
Somolokae declined to comment on Mamelodi’s resignation.
However, in a separate interview, Mojaki said he had given Mamelodi ‘200percent’ support.
“I gave him support. The executive committee did, but the (BPL) board did not. It is not a new thing. You will remember that during Mike’s (Molefe) time, there were issues with the board. There are plenty of people who are power hungry. Those who lost elections had a hidden agenda to take over power,” he said.
Mojaki also said Somolokae made attempts to unite the warring parties in a bid to create a united BPL. “I was opposed to that effort. I refused because they (losing candidates) intended to take power. When Somolokae realised their intention, it was too late. Ben (Mamelodi) was left vulnerable,” he said. He added that Somolokae wanted peace in order to push for the BPL’s autonomy as a united front.
“The problem is that we were dealing with people who were power hungry,” he said.
Mojaki said he had no issues with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) taking over the handling of protests, which have left the league body torn apart.
BFA president, Tebogo Sebego, yesterday said as the mother body, they had taken over the case and all Premier League Committee decisions remain inoperative.
A solution, which would determine which team is relegated to the First Division, is expected before the end of the week. Meanwhile, Mamelodi remained in office yesterday despite tendering his resignation.
The BPL board had convened a meeting on Monday afternoon to look into his shock exit.
There were behind the scene manoeuvres to convince Mamelodi to stay. “Its an internal issue. I think we need to give the man space. I am not going to say anything about Mamelodi’s issue,” Somolokae stated yesterday.
Mojaki however said Mamelodi was still in the office as the league prepares for tonight’s Mascom Top 8 awards, as well as the beMOBILE awards later in the week.
Mojaki dispelled the notion that he was ‘embedded’ in the matter as his club, Satmos, was facing relegation.
“This is not about Notwane or Satmos. We sought legal opinion, not once, but three times. As Satmos we are ready for anything, even if it means playing tomorrow. It is irresponsible to say that we are taking sides. Satmos won the case so there was no need to recuse myself from the meeting.
Its not about Satmos, but rather, about Sankoyo using an improperly registered player,” he argued.