BFA cranks up pressure on broke clubs

Monday, May 28, 2018

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is closing in on clubs that spend beyond their means, resulting in near bankruptcy, which has constantly disrupted the smooth running of the Botswana Premier League (BPL).

Most of the 16 BPL clubs are knee-deep in debt, resulting in the majority failing to regularly pay staff. However all the clubs were recently given the all clear by the First Instance Body (FIB), which is responsible for licencing clubs, to take part in the BTC Premiership.

Just weeks into the new season, a number of clubs are already approaching various Samaritans, cap-in-hand, asking for donations.

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BFA cranks up pressure on broke clubs

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is closing in on clubs that spend beyond their means, resulting in near bankruptcy, which has constantly disrupted the smooth running of the Botswana Premier League (BPL).

BNSC powerless as fights escalate

Sportspersons flock to politics

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Mabote seeks answers after squad omission

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