No consultation on 10% gate takings levy

The cost-sharing measure, announced by the BFL in a statement shared on Tuesday evening, will see clubs surrender to the BFL 10% of their gross gate collections per matchday. This is meant to assist the league body to pay referees’ allowances, match commissioners’ costs and other essential operational expenses at the league level. The league has described the move as a temporary arrangement, with modalities for administering the contributions expected to be communicated in due course.

However, MmegiSport has learnt from a number of clubs that the decision was enforced without adequate engagement, a development that has sparked frustration among clubs already operating under severe financial strain.