Francistown the best venue for Zebras � BFA

12th man: The Zebras have received massive support in Francistown. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
12th man: The Zebras have received massive support in Francistown. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

Francistown is a viable venue for Zebras matches for now, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Kitso Kemoeng has said.

Zebras have recently been pulling crowds at the newly opened Francistown Sports Complex, both in the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup qualifiers.

Kemoeng said although he has not yet received reports of past games, which he is waiting for, he is convinced that in terms of crowds, both Gaborone and Lobatse have dwindled. “Lobatse is actually worse. In Francistown for now you have the numbers,” he said.

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