GU outline P70m sports village plan

Speaking at a press conference yesterday (Tuesday), GU director, Nicholas Zakhem said the project, which will be completed in the next four years, will include a mini-stadium with not less than a capacity of 6,000. The sporting village will also include a swimming pool and volleyball courts among other non-football sporting facilities.

“About two years ago I acquired land in Bokaa. It is 15 minutes from here (Gaborone) and it is a good spot, it is in Kgatleng and we know people there love football. We have suffered as GU; we had to play in Gaborone and sometimes to travel to Molepolole (for home games). It has been difficult for our supporters, especially going there on weekends and at night. We now want a very accessible facility. With this facility, the idea is to have a mini-stadium with a capacity of between 6,000 to 7,000. It would have artificial turf and we will also have accommodation for our players and technical staff. Besides that we want other people to participate, there will be a swimming pool, volleyball courts and so on,” Zakhem said.