BFL Secures P9.4M For League Start
Friday, October 29, 2021 | 2030 Views |
BFL CEO, Solomon Ramochotlhwane (left) with BFA CEO, Goabaone Taylor (right) at a media briefing on Friday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Speaking at a press conference this (Friday) morning, BFL chief executive officer (CEO), Solomon Ramochotlhwane said the bulk of the money is from the national broadcaster at the Department of Broadcasting Services (DBS) while Absa Botswana, which has come on board as a banking partner, will be responsible for the Man of the Match prize.
“We are expecting more funds as time goes on. We have secured broadcasting rights from the national television (broadcaster) and Radio Botswana to the tune of P6 million while our banking partner, Absa has thrown in P3.4 million," he said.
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