Clubs refuse to release Zebras players

Staying behind: Gaolaolwe is one of the players who was not released
Staying behind: Gaolaolwe is one of the players who was not released

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) will follow up on David Bright’s complaints after some clubs refused to release players for national duty, citing injuries.

The concerned clubs are Township Rollers, Orapa United and South African Premiership side, Baroka FC. Mosha Gaolaolwe of Rollers, Orapa duo of Thabang Mosige and Gift Moyo, and Baroka’s Mpho Kgaswane were not released for the Zebras, as they prepare to take on Gabon in a friendly match on Tuesday.

According to Bright, South African side, Baroka FC never responded to their enquiry on Kgaswane and only got to learn through the player that he is carrying an injury.

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