Stadia crisis as only one venue passes test

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Poor state: National Stadium is in need of repair works. PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Despite the massive investment in the construction of stadia, the country finds itself with only one CAF approved venue, the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, to host international competitions.

The National Stadium and the Lobatse Sports Complex failed the CAF test in 2019 and the situation has not been remedied.

Jwaneng Galaxy will particularly feel the full pinch of the development as they will have to play their CAF Champions League group matches in Francistown. Botswana Football Association (BFA) spokesperson, Tumo Mpatane said the development affects local teams that participate in international tournaments.

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