Mfolo warns new BFA CEO

Beware: Mfolo has told the new BFA CEO to keep her eyes open PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Beware: Mfolo has told the new BFA CEO to keep her eyes open PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Former Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo has warned his successor, Goabaone Taylor to be wary of ‘enemies of football’ as she begins her three-year tenure at the helm of the soccer mother body.

Taylor was announced as the new BFA CEO last week, and Mfolo, who left the association in December issued a cryptic warning on his Facebook page.

“Mama Taylor, football is a big industry in sport. It is a unifying sport. When football is doing well, it brings in the hearts of many. I assume you are pretty aware of the terrain you have chosen. You must not be moved but rather go out there and impose your worth. We have a lot to achieve as a country and the trust bestowed in you and hence your ascendancy to the highest office,” Mfolo said.

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