Okaile remains resolute despite planned coup

Okaile
Okaile

Gaborone United chairperson (GU), Rapula Okaile remains resolute despite reports that a section of the club’s supporters are planning to pass a motion of no confidence against him at the next annual general meeting (AGM).

Okaile, who was voted into office in 2015, has not enjoyed the best of times as he has been at loggerheads with a section of supporters.

The fight over the control of the club has landed in court as a group by Molatedi Diole challenges Okaile’s legitimacy as the club chairman. 

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