Referees in the dark over fixtures

The Notwane and Black Forest match did not take place
The Notwane and Black Forest match did not take place

Two Debswana First Division South games were postponed over the weekend with the referees’ chairperson revealing that the fixtures were not availed. Black Forest was to play Black Rangers in Mmankgodi while Notwane was to lock horns against Letlapeng in Ramotswa.

Referees commission chairperson, Lesego Leaketsa said he did not have fixtures for First Division South games as should be the case adding that he was not aware why they were not sent to him. Leaketsa said he is still to find out why other matches were played and where the officials got the information.

“I only have fixtures for First Division North and Premier League. It is my right to be issued with all fixtures every weekend. I do not have to request for them. I am yet to find out what happened on Saturday,” he said.  Notwane chairperson, Philip Tiroyamodimo told Mmegi Sport that initially their game was to be played on Sunday.

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