BFA to decide on foreign players rule

Lekidi Center PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Lekidi Center PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is expected to make an announcement today on the way forward regarding a rule on the signing of foreign players.

The BFA recently reminded clubs that only foreign players with three national team caps can be signed by local sides. This caused a stir as clubs like Township Rollers had already brought on board three players from South Africa who do not meet the requirement.

BFA CEO, Mfolo Mfolo said the association will issue a media statement on the matter today. Meanwhile, Rollers is confident its South African contingent will be cleared to play despite the rule.

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