'Chopped' clubs challenge decision

Uncertain: Notwane is one of the clubs that failed Club Licensing  PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Uncertain: Notwane is one of the clubs that failed Club Licensing PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The five Premiership clubs that were adjudged to have failed to fulfil Club Licensing requirements have appealed the First Instance Body's (FIB) decision, Mmegi Sport has learnt.

The FIB is a body under the Botswana Football Association (BFA), responsible for issuing club licenses. On Tuesday, the FIB revealed that five Premiership clubs had failed to meet licensing requirements. Notwane, Extension Gunners, Mahalapye Railway Highlanders, Gilport Lions and Mogoditshane Fighters failed to clear the licensing hurdle but were given three days, up to yesterday (Thursday) to appeal the decision.

As per communication from the BFA, the quintet, among other requirements, failed to submit an audited financial report, failed to furnish players with written contracts and lack of requisite coaching qualifications. "We were given three days to appeal, we take it that it is from Tuesday since we received communication on Tuesday.

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