Bright �puts his life on line� on Zebras job :: Mmegi Online

David Bright has put his life on the line with his new assignment as the new Zebras head coach. During his official unveiling at the Lekidi Football Centre yesterday, Bright did the unusual as he showed ultimate commitment for his new task.

The 61-year-old stood up and firmly shook the Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Maclean Letshiwti’s hand and said: “Mr. Letshwiti, I swear on my life that I will serve the national team with due diligence. So God Help me,” sparking mumbles from the members of the press who attended his unveiling.

Bright was officially unveiled as the Zebras coach replacing Briton, Peter Butler who joined South African Premiership side Platinum Stars after failing to agree terms with the BFA. “This is a very big task; this is the national team. I need to take an oath for this. It is a norm in a relay to move forward.

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Bright �puts his life on line� on Zebras job

David Bright has put his life on the line with his new assignment as the new Zebras head coach. During his official unveiling at the Lekidi Football Centre yesterday, Bright did the unusual as he showed ultimate commitment for his new task.

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