Zebras players threaten boycott
Friday, January 14, 2011
Away from euphoric celebrations and spell-binding performances, a storm is brewing within the Zebras' camp after players threatened to boycott Wednesday's friendly encounter against Sweden in Cape Town.
The players held an impromptu meeting with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Judge Mookodi, on Wednesday night and threatened to boycott the tie if their appearance fees were not paid in advance.
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