Relief as BNSC rescues BDF XI�s Tanzania trip

BDFR XI vice chairperson, Christopher Mbaakanyi (center) and team captain Mophati Thuma (addressing the media yesterday. PIC KABO MPAETONA)
BDFR XI vice chairperson, Christopher Mbaakanyi (center) and team captain Mophati Thuma (addressing the media yesterday. PIC KABO MPAETONA)

Cash-strapped Premier League giants, BDF XI will now take part in the CAF Confederations Cup courtesy of a last-minute financial bail-out from the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC).

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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