Premier League feels the heat

Responding to Mmegi Sport inquiries, Botswana Football League (BFL) chief executive officer, Solomon Ramochotlhwane said there are considerations to move kick-off times. But evening matches would mean clubs will have to fork out more for floodlights. “The problem is that teams are struggling with the budget for the lights, but we will strike a balance,” he said.

The league remains without a title sponsor and there are reports clubs have not received grants, which leaves them in a precarious position. This week, there were reports, Police XI midfielder, Jomo Moatlhaping collapsed during training, although this was not attributed to the heat. Temperatures rose to between 37 and 42 degrees Celcius across the country this week, as the heatwave hit the region. "Individuals may experience symptoms such as heat cramps, heatstroke, heat exhaustion and severe sunburn, due to the excessive heat.