Suspended committee agitated by BFA's silence

PALAPYE: While the Botswana Football Association (BFA) has said the suspended First Division North committee matter is being investigated, the affected members are getting agitated.

An investigation was opened against the members over allegations of misappropriation of more than P160, 000. However, the affected claim they have not heard from the BFA since the suspension.  BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo said the matter has been referred to the disciplinary committee and they are waiting to hear from the judicial body.

“We have submitted the auditor’s report to the DC. They are doing their own investigations and will prosecute.

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