BFA boss reported to the police

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Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Phillip Makgalemele was reported to the Central Police Station (CPS) in Gaborone on Tuesday after allegations that he intimidated Yarona FM sports reporter, McDonald 'Chilliboy' Rakgare.

Justice Monyere of the CPS told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they have received a report about the intimidation.

"There is a case of intimidation and although we have already brought the two gentlemen here, we are still waiting for confirmation from cellular phone providers," he said. By the time of going to press, the police were still waiting for a court order to get information from the cellular phone providers, Orange and Mascom.

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When power scorns accountability

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