The 594-day drought ends

Fans have long forgotten the scent of the local game after the action was halted in March last year. A global pandemic and to some extent some administrative challenges have conspired to keep the beautiful game at bay. But the long wait is over as the first whistle in nearly two years will be blown at 3pm tomorrow to signal the start of a season that will stretch to May next year.

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted following the end of the State of Emergency at the end of September, there is an added incentive as a certain number of fans will be allowed into stadia. BFL chairperson, Nicholas Zakhem said it is all systems go as they prepare for the start of the season tomorrow. He said BFL chief executive officer (CEO), Solomon Ramochotlhwane will make further announcements today regarding logistics. “All is in order, we have signed (sponsorship deals) with Botswana Television (Btv), Absa and others hence we are kicking off this Saturday,” Zakhem said.