It is not spring but the cleaning has to start

Football politics is viewed at par, if not above, national party politics. The mudslinging, backstabbing and character assassination permeate the football corridors with alarming regularity. These, amongst others, are the perfect ingredients to create a toxic environment, which have somehow become accepted as the norm.

Any attempt to change the status quo is usually met with disdain and in most instances, is bound to fall flat. Last week, football woke up to the unexpected news of a new Botswana Football Association (BFA) CEO. There was a collective agreement that the appointment was refreshing as it was a departure from the usual ‘jobs-for-pals’ approach. Goabaone Taylor is the name on most football fans’ lips after she was handed the task to lead the BFA secretariat.