Selolwane sparks but future still uncertain
Thursday, February 18, 2010
However, his future at the Cape side still hangs in the balance.
It was a frustrating night for Ajax until the 82nd minute when Selolwane scored from a tight angle after his team mates had fluffed several chances. The Botswana international was unlucky not to score in the opening stages of the game after Ajax displayed some slick passing. Selolwane latched on to a loose ball inside the area, but Cosmos goalkeeper Avril Phali made a fine save with his feet.
Despite the dazzling performance and the vital goal, he told Mmegi Sport that his future with the Urban Warriors remains uncertain. "I'm happy to have scored the goal, it was good to get on the score-sheet. I played for 90 minutes, having not played in a long time and I enjoyed the game in midfield, running up and down. I think it was a decent performance," he said.
He added: "I don't know if I'll stay at Ajax next season".
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....