Goalposts were shifted – Rakgare on CAF bid

Tumiso Rakgare PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Tumiso Rakgare PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Minister of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare says 'goalposts' were shifted in CAF's awarding of the rights to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Botswana was in the running to host the tournament but a joint bid comprising, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda emerged as the winner. There were complaints over how the process was handled by CAF, including concerns over lack of transparency.

This morning, speaking to Masunga residents during a kgotla meeting addressed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Rakgare said goalposts had been shifted. "We were hopeful but goalposts were moved during the process.

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