Why Tariq's nomination has been met with surprise

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Last Thursday, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) announced its nominees for the upcoming sports awards. One of the major talking points was the nomination of Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tariq Babitseng for the best administrator award.

There were mixed reactions, particularly on social media, with some expressing shock at the nomination. Football is the country's most popular sport due to mass participation.

Every corner of the country or every street, there are boys or girls kicking a ball, therefore it is a sport that has persistently been in the public eye. Its administration is among the most scrutinised.

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Why Tariq's nomination has been met with surprise

Last Thursday, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) announced its nominees for the upcoming sports awards. One of the major talking points was the nomination of Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tariq Babitseng for the best administrator award.

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