Hockey team disqualified from Africa Cup
Monday, May 27, 2024 | 40 Views |
DISQUALIFIED: Botswana Women's Hockey team
The tournament proceeded with three countries; Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Both the SPAR South Africa indoor women’s team and the South Africa hockey men’s team powered by Tops SPAR, were awarded 5-0 forfeit victories on the opening day of the tournament on Friday.
The decision came after Botswana was unable to honour the fixture due to the travel difficulties.
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