First Division still without a sponsor

MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent | Friday October 8, 2010 00:00

 

Since MedRescue severed ties with the First Division three seasons back, there has been no sponsor.First Division North chairperson, Eatametse Olopeng said they are struggling to find a sponsor. He said the absence of a sponsor has sapped the morale of players, clubs and officials. 'We are still looking for sponsorship. We are aware that the absence of a sponsor affects the morale of the teams. We have decided to recruit a consultant to look for sponsorship on our behalf,' Olopeng said.

He said there are widespread rumours that clubs want to boycott fixtures until a sponsor is found. But he was quick to add that the clubs had not approached them about the issue.

'It is not official because the clubs have not yet approached us,' he said.

First Division North games continue this weekend with former Premier League sides, Great North Tigers (GNT) and FC Satmos being among frontrunners for promotion. Mahalapye Hotspurs will welcome Boteti Young Fighters in Mahalapye while GNT face Orapa Bucs in Francistown. No Mathata play Sua Flamingoes in Selebi-Phikwe.

Debutants Tonota FC face Maun Terrors in Tonota. Maun Tigers will battle it out with Orapa Wanderers in Maun and FC Satmos is expected to use home ground advantage when they meet BR Highlanders in a potentially explosive tie on Sunday.