Motorsport awaits approval to host 2017 Africa championships

Young Mamaloukos, 13, in action in the MX lite category in Kenya
Young Mamaloukos, 13, in action in the MX lite category in Kenya

Botswana has been announced as the 2017 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations Continental Championship (MXOAN) at the just ended champions in Kenya.

Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, Botswana Motorsport (BMS) administrator, David Mashonja said the association has since written to the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) to request to host the championship and are awaiting approval. “We were unofficially announced as next year’s host at the tournament.

We have met FIM Africa to discuss amongst other issues, the hosting rights,” he said.

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