Relief as BNSC rescues BDF XI�s Tanzania trip
Friday, February 13, 2015
BDFR XI vice chairperson, Christopher Mbaakanyi (center) and team captain Mophati Thuma (addressing the media yesterday. PIC KABO MPAETONA)
Matebele’s participation in the tournament, which starts tomorrow, has been hanging in the balance because of financial difficulties. But yesterday, the club’s vice-chairperson, Christopher Mbaakanyi told the media at Lekidi Centre that they have been rescued by the BNSC.
Hence, BDF XI will travel to Tanzania for a date with Young Africans in the first leg of the preliminary round. The game takes place tomorrow at the 60,000 capacity Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium.
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