GU question continued use of Francistown Stadium
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 810 Views |
Nicholas Zakhem. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The BFL has been forced to switch the re-scheduled clash between log leaders, TAFIC and GU to the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium this afternoon. This after GU raised concerns over the use of the council stadium which the Reds director, Nicholas Zakhem questioned the decision to homologate the facility to host Premier League matches. "I want to see who certified the Francistown Stadium. I hope (Bennett) Mamelodi (Botswana Football League CEO) will now be in a position to provide us with documents on who authorised the use of the stadium. I am an engineer and I know what I am talking about. The issue at the stadium is drainage," Zakhem said.
TAFIC was due to play GU in December but the match could not proceed due to a waterlogged pitch. Both GU and TAFIC go into the game after failing to win their weekend matches following stalemates against BDF XI and Jwaneng Galaxy respectively. TAFIC lead the log, two points ahead of nearest pursuers, Township Rollers while GU are fourth, four points adrift.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...