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Mmolawa, Butler tiff reaches CAF

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Reporting: Mmolawa says Butler racially abused him

Former Gaborone United's (GU) team manager, Owe Mmolawa, has formally complained of racial discrimination against the club's director of football Peter Butler with the continental governing body, CAF.

Mmolawa, who had been with the club since 2021 but left due to personal reasons last month, submitted a complaint letter to CAF on September 4, seeking independent intervention.

In his complaint, Mmolawa alleges racial discrimination during his tenure with Gaborone United under Butler's leadership. “The complaint is on racial discrimination meted against my persona by Mr Butler on the course of work for Gaborone United under football matters.

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Mmolawa, Butler tiff reaches CAF

Former Gaborone United's (GU) team manager, Owe Mmolawa, has formally complained of racial discrimination against the club's director of football Peter Butler with the continental governing body, CAF.

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