BPL demands signed jerseys, soccer balls from clubs

The BFA signed a P7.6million deal with Barclays in August, where teams are required to supply two signed balls and a jersey. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The BFA signed a P7.6million deal with Barclays in August, where teams are required to supply two signed balls and a jersey. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Premier League (BPL) has reminded clubs to submit two signed jerseys and soccer balls each, as per the agreement of a sponsorship deal with Barclays Bank Botswana.

The bank inked a two-year deal with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) worth P7.6 million over two years in August.

Apparently, in the contract, the clubs are supposed to supply the balls and jerseys, but some have cried foul, arguing they do not have a budget to purchase the items.

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