Don't be negative about AFCON bid – Rakgare
Tuesday, July 04, 2023 | 410 Views |
![Minister Tumiso Rakgare speaking during Tuesday's press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO](https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.mmegi.bw/mmegi/uploads/images/2023/07/04/78696.jpg&w=800&q=72&f=jpg&t=1)
Minister Tumiso Rakgare speaking during Tuesday's press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The Minister of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare has rapped the local media for what he perceives as negative reporting around the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals bid.
Speaking during an event to launch the bid logo at Lekidi Centre this afternoon, Rakgare expressed disappointment with media that is critical of the bid.
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