mmegi

Bid reaches final bend

Optimistic: Mamelodi addressing the media this week PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Optimistic: Mamelodi addressing the media this week PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

A six-member delegation will fly out of the country next week on a flight headed for Cairo, Egypt, where after months of diligent lobbying, CAF will make a decision regarding the host nation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture will lead the team that has the assignment to convince the CAF executive committee that Botswana has what it takes to host the continent’s flagship football competition.

Accompanying the minister is the chairperson of the Bid Committee (Bidco), Ashford Mamelodi, Botswana National Sport Commission chairperson, Marumo Morule, Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo, Masego Nchingane and Moakaneng Bontshetse, BFA first and second vice president respectively.

Editor's Comment
Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up