New Coach Needs All The Support
Monday, September 02, 2019
After Stanley Tshosane, came Peter Butler, and then David Bright, but a second appearance at the AFCON has proved elusive. It has not been all gloom and doom, after the Zebras reached the finals of the COSAFA Cup twice in the last three years. But the Zebras have remained lightweights on the continent, failing to repeat the 2012 heroics.
A tough AFCON group with holders Algeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe awaits the Zebras. On Saturday, Malawi is the opponent in the World Cup qualifiers. The impact of a Zebras win was felt during the Jelusic Veselin and Tshosane era. It proved the effect of football, even on the economy, as several sectors benefitted downstream.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...