BFA’s P8.8m dilemma

The association has invited the world governing body, FIFA to carry out an audit and ascertain whether the money was used for the intended purpose and if the right procedures were followed.

The funds were reportedly meant for women’s projects and COVID-19 relief funds. Reports indicate FIFA officials are due in the country this week. BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti reportedly wrote to FIFA to help solve the dilemma and saw the association’s chief executive officer, Susan Taylor suspended in December. Sources say the funds were used for the day-to-day running of the association, which has warranted FIFA's attention. This includes payment of salaries and national team activities. A letter, purportedly written by Taylor to Letshwiti suggests some deep-rooted challenges at Lekidi Centre. Taylor reportedly authored the report just a few weeks before her suspension in December. Chief among Taylor’s concerns was lack of support from the National Executive Committee (NEC). “I am counting on the support of the NEC to work with me and support proposals that I put before them so that they can be fulfilled.