The Midweek Sun

ORANGE BOTSWANA KICK-STARTS KRFA -Kweneng region and telecommun­ications giant in secret love

- BY SUN REPORTER BY NALEDI LEMOGANG

Following their strong interest and commitment to the developmen­t of local football, mobile telecommun­ications giants, Orange Botswana are reportedly on the verge of joining the Kweneng Regional Football Associatio­n (KRFA) as partners to grow football in the region.

Sources close to the deal have told Sun Sports that, negotiatio­ns are at an advanced stage but an announceme­nt of the developmen­ts is not expected as the two organisati­ons are likely to also sign a ‘non-disclosure agreement’. The role of Orange Botswana in this exercise, according to reliable informants, will see the mobile company offer their services, particular­ly, the Orange Money service to the region for any transactio­ns made by the KRFA accounts office. Upon assuming his position as the chairman of the region last year, Vincent Mafuta highlighte­d that, maintainin­g high standards of corporate governance will be key to the developmen­t of football in the region, with compliance, transparen­cy and capacitati­ng administra­tors listed as some of his key areas of priority.

Looking to avoid the heartbreak of relegation, Extension Gunners are in the fight of their lives. This season has been a real kicker for them, and not in a good way. With only a measly 11 points after 23 matches, they find themselves in a dire situation at the bottom of the log.

But this is elite football and Gunners cannot be counted out just yet! These scrappy and plucky Lobatse town underdogs are ready to claw their way to safety. With seven matches left to play, they’ll need to pull off some serious Hail Marys to keep their hopes alive. It’s a tall order, but Guna Guna have nothing to lose and are seemingly ready to take on the challenge. As things stand Gunners are definitely not alone in their quest for survival. The Peleng Giants have brought in the big guns, appointing former coach Daniel ‘Chicco’ Nare to lead the charge.Nare just happens to have a lot to prove and at the helm, the Gunners are sure to be firing on all cylinders in their last seven fixture. Unfortunat­ely, on

 ?? ?? AMBITIOUS: Last year KRFA chairman Mafuta proclaimed that at the end of his tenure, all the head coaches taking charge of the teams in the region must have at least a BFA C license certificat­e to sit on the touchline
AMBITIOUS: Last year KRFA chairman Mafuta proclaimed that at the end of his tenure, all the head coaches taking charge of the teams in the region must have at least a BFA C license certificat­e to sit on the touchline
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