Masters tours FIFA Goal Project site

Moving forward: The FIFA Goal Project has seen the construction of Lekidi Centre
Moving forward: The FIFA Goal Project has seen the construction of Lekidi Centre

FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Football Association (BFA) Chief Executive Officer, Keith Masters toured the FIFA Goal Project III site slated for construction of sports and accommodation facilities in Francistown over the weekend.

Accompanied by the Francistown Regional Football Association (FRAFA) leadership, Masters conducted the tour in a bid to familiarise himself with the site so that he can make an informed decision before applying for funding from FIFA. He said the tour was meant to give him an idea on how much money he should apply for. He said the intention is start the project as soon as FIFA releases the funding.

BFA was expected to apply for funding last year, but there were delays caused by a leadership shake up at the association.

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