Mafus chance to wash away his sins
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
It might appear bizarre that bitter rivals, Township Rollers could actively solve Mochudi Centre Chiefs coaching dilemma when the two clash in a high octane Botswana derby at the National Stadium tomorrow night.
A defeat would leave Mafu’s fate firmly in the hands of his employers, but a win over their fiercest opponents would purchase more and healthier breathing space for the under fire Zimbabwean coach. The equation is straight forward on paper but a mammoth task on the pitch. Since 2009, never has Chiefs headed to a clash against Rollers as the overwhelming underdogs.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...