BPL finds ally in rules to pounce on BDF XI

Friday, January 17, 2014

FIFA rules which bar taking football disputes to court were evidently sweet music for the Botswana Premier League (BPL), which pounced on the 'militant' BDF X1 with an undisguised wry 'gotcha' smile, observes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

On Tuesday night, local football slipped back into familiar territory after former Premier League leaders BDF XI were docked six points and fined P10, 000 for taking a football matter to court. BDF XI pleaded guilty holding out for some leniency and but instead received a jolt to their title aspirations when six points were deducted. BDF XI, top of the be MOBILE Premier League pile with 41 points, now find themselves battling at number three.BDF XI are aware of the cardinal sin they committed - dragging a football matter to court.

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