Desperate players await relief fund payouts

The ministry pledged to assist Premiership and First Division league players through the fund, in a bid to cushion them against the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The deadline for submission of documents for eligibility to the fund from the teams to the BFA was June 4, 2020. The teams said players have begun to ask questions owing to the delayed funds. Botswana Football Association (BFA) general manager, Monnakgotla Mojaki acknowledged the delay. He said some clubs that did not submit complete documents at the set deadline causing the delay. He said only one of the First Division North side completed its submission this week.