Football kicks off in August

All smiles: Referees will soon get back to work PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
All smiles: Referees will soon get back to work PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Football fans around the country were excited after the government lifted the ban on competitive sporting activities. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has now confirmed the long return of the football season will kick off in August.

Since March 2020, there has been no league action. At the time of the suspension, only 10 rounds of league games were left to be played.

The 2020-2021 football season was to begin earlier this year but following the number of false starts, the campaign was nullified. Speaking to Mmegi Sport this week, Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Goabaone Taylor said the mother body is awaiting guidelines of play from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) as they seek to return to play in two months.

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