Fresh hope as football forms ‘gov’t of national unity’

Getting together: Zakhem and Letshwiti PIC: BFA
Getting together: Zakhem and Letshwiti PIC: BFA

There are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends, but permanent interests, so goes the cliché. The issue of permanent interests, however, remains subjective.

Local football has witnessed a whirlwind last few weeks in which there was a spectacular fall-out and quick patch. After years of cosy friendship, Gaborone United director and businessman, Nicholas Zakhem and the Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Maclean Letshwiti’s friendship hit the iceberg. The fall-out was swift and deteriorated at an alarming rate.

The very same man who was instrumental in Letshwiti’s campaign was now the one holding the dagger. The two were reportedly not on talking terms during a period in which Zakhem went public with his criticism of Letshwiti’s leadership. It appeared Zakhem was gaining ground, while Letshwiti was prepared to fend off of the rebellion. As battle lines were drawn and local football getting the front row seat to watch the unfolding drama, the simmer started to die down. Zakhem is now the Botswana Football League (BFL) chairperson, an influential position after Aryl Ralebala quit his position under a cloud. Zakhem had contended that the BFL board had been ushered under unconstitutional terms. By virtue of his position, the BFL board chairperson has to maintain close contact with the BFA president.

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