FUB fumes over Ratanang case

The Botswana Premier League season is facing an unpleasant end over the issue involving the registration of Township Rollers’ fullback, Onkarabile Ratanang. The player is currently on the sidelines while his club faces sanctions after it emerged that he was registered outside the transfer window, contrary to the Botswana Football Association (BFA) play rules.

The players union has since said it has always raised concerns over such issues affecting the players. “If it is not a faked contract, it is unilateral termination of such a contract. We have also realised a lot of underhand tactics in the recruitment of players and because of the will to enforce the rules, the regulator is always reacting to issues. We need a regulator who must bring order and stop this selective application of the rules.