BBA to host Africa badminton tourney

BBA vice president Kunyalala Mpinyane told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the countries that have already confirmed their participation include South Africa, Nigeria, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Zambia, Uganda, Morocco and Kenya. He said that they are still waiting for more confirmations from other countries.

Botswana will be represented by a total of nine players. In the boys' bracket, Botswana will be banking on Martin Ngwanaamotho, Ponatshego Mmereki, Kabelo Golekanywe, and Kamogelo Ramotopi. The girls' category comprises Kgalalelo Kegakilwe, Kgalaletso Kegakilwe, Shariefa Van der Westhuizen, Precious Ramaja and Botho Makobati. Besides small regional events, the last major Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA), formerly Africa Badminton Federation (ABF) event organised in Botswana was the 1997 BCA Juniors. Mpinyane has told Mmegi Sport that the facilities have not improved since then.