Confirmed: Zebras to play in Francistown

Francistown Stadium. Pic Keoagile Bonang..
Francistown Stadium. Pic Keoagile Bonang..

FRANCISTOWN: The Zebras will play their first competitive match here after their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burkina Faso on September 5 was moved to the new Francistown Stadium.

The clash had initially been scheduled for the new Lobatse Stadium, but after the Francistown facility was opened there was a change of plan.

Francistown mayor, Sylvia Muzila confirmed the new match venue at a full council meeting yesterday.

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