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Protecting The Game: 'Highs and Lows'

Getting close: Mamelodi will launch the book on April 3. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Getting close: Mamelodi will launch the book on April 3. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

I have chosen to do a brief illustration of my decade-long journey at the helm of Botswana football's administrative leadership in the form of a roller-coaster ride under the heading of the 'Highs and Lows' chapter in my book, Protecting The Game.

I did this as indeed the life and times of my tenure at the Botswana Football Association (BFA) headquarters in Gaborone were exactly that; a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows. There were very difficult moments, as indeed there were times of great fulfilment and joy.

The court cases that we were dragged into are a case in point and where we had to do what I particularly disliked; resolving football disputes in a court of law. It was a blessing when FIFA came up with rules that prohibited this cause of action in member association statutes.

Editor's Comment
Exercise extra caution!

Unfortunately, petty thieves tend to be more vicious around this time as they also prepare for the festive season. Culturally, many Batswana go home for the holiday, and petty thieves are amongst those who go home. Burglaries, car break-ins, and attacks on unsuspecting pedestrians seem to be on the rise!That is not all, as scammers continue to take money from pensioners as well as other Batswana who may fall prey to their unscrupulous tactics....

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