Kemoeng unveiled as new BFA CEO
Calistus Kolantsho | Tuesday July 7, 2015 18:02
Kemoeng replaces Briton, Keith Masters who left under a cloud of controversy in February this year.
Speaking at a media briefing held at Lekidi Centre in Gaborone, Kemoeng promised to hit the ground running and change the fortunes of the often much maligned association. He said his passion for football had driven him to apply for the job.
He said he has all the attributes to take BFA to a higher level. He said he has served at the same level at the BNSC for nine years.
Kemoeng explained he would facilitate the implementation of the BFA strategy and also propose some reviews where necessary.
“We are going to need proper systems in place if we want the association to turn a new leaf. I will be at the helm of changing the BFA culture of doing things,” he said.
Kemoeng said his intention is to complete his three-year contract with the BFA. He said he did not apply for the job only to desert later.
He said he will be expected to implement resolutions taken during BFA national assembly and other meetings by the National Executive Committee, but that will not be an issue for him because he has been doing that at his former job. He revealed that he was part of the team that had pressurised government to increase the BNSC grant.
Kemoeng said he could only achieve his plans if he works in a conducive environment. He said the BFA board has promised him support.
When asked about his relationship with BNSC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng, Kemoeng said there was no bad blood between them.
Meanwhile, Kemoeng said he intends to improve the Zebras FIFA rankings. He pointed out that cannot happen overnight. He highlighted that for the success of the national team, there should be a strong development structure.
“There is need for policy change. Politicians must focus on the needs of football when they call for policy changes. I will also assist in a concept of a football academy,” the CEO said.
Kemoeng said it would be up to his principals to reject or accept his ideas, but his mandate is to develop football in the country.
For his part, BFA president Tebogo Sebego said that being a CEO is a big challenge and the interest of the country must be put first. He pointed out that they had engaged a private company to recruit the CEO. The BFA president said there was massive response from Batswana.
He, however, noted that it was unfortunate that BNSC chairperson, Reikeletseng was engaged elsewhere during the interviews.
Sebego further informed the media that the BFA re-structuring exercise is on going and it needed a CEO to drive it.