Sankoyo players threaten to quit
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Disgruntled: Some Sankoyo players are reportedly ready to quit the club
The financially-crippled outfit enjoyed a good start under new coach, Serbian Dragojlo Stanojlovic. Ngurungu went to the Christmas break in 10th position with 14 points after three wins, five draws and three loses.
However, the exasperated players said they have struggled with life in Maun without proper payments. According to some players who chose to remain anonymous for fear of victimisation, the club management deserted them ahead of the festive break and failed to fulfil their promises.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...