Uncertainty as stadiums close for renovation

Friday, October 03, 2008

Just days after unveiling a staggering P65 million sponsorship deal for local football, the Premier League Committee (PLC) is pressing panic buttons.

The alarm has been caused by government's announcement that eight of the 12 stadiums in the country will be closed for renovations in a week's time.

Previously, the government had said it has postponed the renovation of the stadiums to December this year and the sudden change of plans seems to have surprised everyone. Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) acting chief executive officer, Christopher Nkwe confirmed yesterday that they are moving out of their offices at the National Stadium to Blue Tree premises.

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