BFA denies public pressure on kit design

Zebras players. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Zebras players. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has said the decision to invite members of the public to come up with designs for the 2020-2021 Zebras kit did not come as a result of pressure from supporters.

In March, a number of fans criticised the design of the Zebras home kit, manufactured by Umbro. The kit was launched days after BFA unveiled Umbro as a technical sponsor on a three-year deal, replacing local brand, All Kasi. Following the unveiling of the kit a majority of Batswana said that the BFA could have retained All Kasi as the technical sponsor.

At the time of the kit launch, BFA spokesperson, Tumo Mpatane said despite strong criticism, the association was very happy with the kit.

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