Kesitilwe quit the BFL on Monday, and was followed by the league's chief executive, Bennett Mamelodi the following day. The developments came days after tense BFL deliberations in Palapye where accusations of maladministration were raised. Yesterday, Kesitilwe told MmegiSport he has no skeletons in his cupboard. "Absolutely. I leave football administration with clean hands and a clear conscience. I have never participated in maladministration," he said when asked if he is leaving football a clean man. "I upheld proper governance, demanded accountability, and respected structures in place. Any operational matters at the secretariat were handled through board oversight and not by personal interference or micromanagement," he added. Kesitilwe said he found himself with no option but to leave after "deep reflection".
"My resignation was a decision made after deep reflection. Whilst we had just completed one of the most successful seasons in recent history, I could not allow persistent falsehoods and attacks on my integrity to continue unchallenged. I believe in ethical leadership, and when one's professional reputation is under threat from baseless narratives, stepping aside becomes an act of principle, not retreat," he said. He denied that he meddled in the Betway sponsorship, which was one of the sore points at the BFL annual general assembly in Palapye. The online betting company had committed P1.5 million per season, to be shared amongst all clubs for a space on the teams' shirt sleeves. However, clubs rejected the deal, arguing the amount was too little.
