Sebego baffled by Premier League's decision to downsize

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Contemplating: Sebego PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Former Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tebogo Sebogo says he is saddened following a recent decision to trim Premier League teams from 16 to 12.

The Botswana Football League (BFL) recently announced a phased reduction of the Premier League teams starting next season.

Four teams will be relegated at the end of the 2023-2024 season, with only two promoted. The following season four will be relegated and two promoted, which will mean only 12 sides remain in the league. The reasons advanced are that the league is bloated amid constricted resources.

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