Security beefed up for Zebras� Tuesday game

Thursday, October 08, 2015

Zebras players celebrating at the Francistown Stadium PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: In a bid to avoid a repeat of incidents of last month’s clash between Burkina Faso and the Zebras, organisers are leaving no stones unturned for Eritrea’s visit next Tuesday.

Fans raided the pitch while some vehicles were broken into, in addition to traffic congestion to and from the Francistown Sports Complex.

Deputy divisional traffic officer north, Senior Superintendent Pelontle Kesupile said security will be beefed up at the stadium and strict measures put in place to regulate traffic.

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