Shame on BPL, fanatics

Elsewhere in this publication, we carry a story about the Gaborone derby between Township Rollers and Gaborone United (GU). The encounter descended into chaos before and after the match as ugly scenes marred what was supposed to be the Botswana Premier League (BPL) match of the week.

A choice of the venue was questioned as thousands of supporters thronged the 8,000-capacity venue just less than an hour before the kick-off time. The long queues formed outside the stadium as many supporters had opted to buy tickets on the match day. By the kick-off time at 4pm, a crowd of football lovers was trapped outside the arena as tickets had been sold out.

A commotion started between the fans and the security personnel. With the ratio in favour of the impatient football fans, the tussle led to fans pushing the gate open, forcing their way into the stadium. Following the event, Botswana Football League chairperson, Nicholas Zakhem condemned the supporters for handling themselves 'dishonourably' on match day. Also, we found it shocking that the BPL only finds fault in the supporters without pointing a finger at themselves.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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