FUB pushes for ‘urgent’ insurance scheme for players

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Welfare concerns: Tshekiso. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) is pushing hard for the establishment of an insurance scheme for players, amidst concerns over their welfare after retirement. FUB president, Onalethata Tshekiso, upped the ante during Tshepo 'Talk Talk' Motlhabankwe's memorial service, emphasising the need to prioritise the welfare of players.

In an interview last week, Tshekiso said efforts are underway to have a medical and insurance scheme for players.

"So far we have secured funeral cover but had proposed a joint welfare fund, either administered between us, the Botswana Football Association and Botswana Football League or any other way, through which we will fund medical cover for players and or a part of players' retirement pensions," Tshekiso told MmegiSport.

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