FRAFA clubs perform badly due to infighting � official

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

FRAFA Chairman Ikgopoleng responding to questions from delegates during the Annual general meeting. PIC KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Power tussles by officials have been blamed for the poor performance of Francistown soccer clubs in various competitions. Francistown Regional Football Association (FRAFA) chairman, Jonas Ikgopoleng, said on Sunday that the jostling is not just restricted to clubs.

“This phenomenon is there even in my committee. I advise that we work together for the sake of football as these fights will never take football anywhere,” a visibly worried Ikgopoleng told the FRARA general assembly.

He expressed concern that fights by individuals or officials for the control of clubs is undermining the performance of the region is soccer competitions in the country.

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FRAFA clubs perform badly due to infighting � official

FRANCISTOWN: Power tussles by officials have been blamed for the poor performance of Francistown soccer clubs in various competitions. Francistown Regional Football Association (FRAFA) chairman, Jonas Ikgopoleng, said on Sunday that the jostling is not just restricted to clubs.

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