Will Zakhem walk the talk? :: Mmegi Online

Gaborone United director and prominent businessperson, Nicholas Zakhem has emerged as one of the current football regime’s fiercest critics. He has waged an unwavering crusade against Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Maclean Letshwiti. This comes just 12 months after the partnership ensured Letshwiti enjoys another four-year dance at the helm of the country’s popular sport. Now the scrutiny falls on Zakhem’s lap, after he was elected the Botswana Football League (BFL) chairperson, writes MQONDISI DUBE

Zakhem has been a constant in local football for years now. In the last two BFA elections, he has been regarded as the power behind the throne, as Letshwiti took the reins at BFA. But after basking in last summer’s victory, Zakhem and Letshwiti fell apart spectacularly. This time last year, the celebrations were in overdrive as the two toasted to a successful campaign.

Fissures have fast developed to rock one of the strongest partnerships in recent years. Zakhem laid the blame for football’s decline, right at the feet of his former ally.

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