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BFA suspends official over sexual harassment allegations

Suspended Senki Sesinyi
Suspended Senki Sesinyi

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has suspended Double Action director, Senki Sesinyi over allegations of sexual misconduct.

The former BFA national executive member is suspended pending investigations into the matter, according to a press statement from the football body. "The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has taken a precautionary decision to suspend Mr Senki Sesinyi from all football-related matters pending investigations following allegations of sexual harassment made against him," the BFA stated.

"And the allegations made against him are very serious. The decision to suspend Mr Sesinyi was not taken lightly. The decision follows formal interviews conducted on BFA officers by the Botswana Police Service on the matter as part of police investigations," the BFA adds. The association said it would not comment further on the matter until police investigations are complete.

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