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Zebras’ friendly disturbs league schedule

Angola date: Zebras train ahead of their clash against Angola which took place in South Africa yesterday PIC: BFA
Angola date: Zebras train ahead of their clash against Angola which took place in South Africa yesterday PIC: BFA

Early on in the 2022-2023 Botswana Premier League (BPL) season, the league schedule has been disrupted by an abrupt Zebras friendly match.

The league was been forced to accommodate the Zebras against Angola international friendly match played in South Africa yesterday, which forced the postponement of three domestic matches.

Only four Zebras players ply their trade outside the country, with the national team selectors relying heavily on domestic talent. Some of the local teams have been heavily affected by the Zebras’ schedule as compared to the rest.

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