Sports Fraternity Loses Another Stalwart
Monday, March 15, 2021
A statement from COSAFA says Bhamjee has made an invaluable contribution to the development of football in the Southern African region.
He has served as the president of COSAFA as well as an executive committee member at both CAF and FIFA. Back home, Bhamjee at some point served as president of the Botswana Football Association (BFA). COSAFA Secretary General, Sue Destombes, who worked alongside Bhamjee from 1997 when the COSAFA Cup was inaugurated was quoted on the COSAFA website saying: “It is with great sadness that we have learned from our Honorary Secretary General Ashford Mamelodi this morning of Ismail’s passing, after having spoken to him just 10 days ago. Ismail has remained a loyal friend of COSAFA over the years.
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