BFA admits gaps in players' welfare

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Thatayaone Kgamanyane suffered an injury while with the Zebras at the last Africa Cup of Nations

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has conceded shortcomings in players' welfare on national duty, revealing that footballers who suffer injuries while representing the country are not compensated for time lost on the pitch.

BFA interim chief executive officer, Kago Mosinyi acknowledged the growing tension between the association and clubs, particularly around injury management and return-to-play timelines.

While he maintained that systems are in place to safeguard players, the reality painted is less than airtight though not without ongoing efforts to tighten the gaps.

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BFA admits gaps in players' welfare

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has conceded shortcomings in players' welfare on national duty, revealing that footballers who suffer injuries while representing the country are not compensated for time lost on the pitch.

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