GU Stadium bears the brunt of venue shortages

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Under the weight: Gaborone United Stadium has stepped in to host high profile matches. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Gaborone United Stadium has emerged as the proverbial saviour at a time when football has struggled to secure venues for FNB Premiership matches.

With the National Stadium closed for renovations, the Lobatse Sports Complex used sparingly and the Molepolole Sports Complex slowly turning into a white elephant, the GU Stadium has been left to bear the brunt. On average, the venue hosts three games per weekend as teams, even from the First Division, take turns to utilise the facility, which has a capacity of under 5,000.

Acting Botswana Football League (BFL) CEO, Idah Moinisi, acknowledged the venue challenges, which has forced teams to turn to the GU Stadium.

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