Letshwiti Issues Stern Warning Over Licensing

Letshwiti
Letshwiti

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Maclean Letshwiti has expressed disappointment at the snail’s pace with club licensing, saying defaulting sides face expulsion.

Speaking at the Botswana Premier League (BPL) annual general meeting (AGM) held in Gaborone on Saturday, Letshwiti said moving towards professionalism will be a difficult step that needs clubs to conclude the process or else face expulsion from the elite league.

“The task that lies ahead of us is a difficult one. I am, however disappointed that I do not see the zeal and excitement that we need to take us forward. In 2014, the BFA postponed the process to this season. The moment of truth is here, if you don’t comply you will drop. You will not be able to participate in the league. This is a FIFA requirement, it is not my request,” he said.

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