Xmas tournaments fever heightens

Friday, May 19, 2017

Football fans would be spoilt for choice this festive season as tournaments commence this weekend across the country.

This year, some of the tournaments have seen the introduction of women football and netball.

Amongst others, African Stars Sports Development Centre (ASSDC) will host a tournament in Khakhea village. The ASSDC chairperson, Kitso Dlamini told a media briefing in Gaborone yesterday that the inaugural tournament would be played at Mmabatho Sports Theatre from Sunday ending on December 26. The tournament has received P25,000 from sponsors, with main financier, Capricorn Legal Insurance Services, giving P10,000.

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