BFA faces tough call as Zebras remain inactive

The long wait: The Zebras are not expected to return to the pitch until next year PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
The long wait: The Zebras are not expected to return to the pitch until next year PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

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It remains unclear when international football would return as CAF recently announced the postponement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals to 2022.

The qualifiers are only expected to return next year if the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation improves. This would mean the Zebras, and other national teams, would be inactive for at least 14 months. Their last competitive match was against Algeria in an AFCON qualifier in November.

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Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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