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“We are not aware that the league starts next week. We are not starting the league next week, we have our own internal processes. We are currently engaging with all stakeholders and no decision regarding release of the fixtures has been made,” a bemused Ramochotlhwane responded.
There has been doubts, first over finances available to start the league and sponsorship negotiations conclusions to start the much anticipated football return. The BFL CEO admitted that, contrary to the leaked document, it is impossible for football to return yet. “It is not possible; we have just returned after government suspension of sports and it is practically impossible to return within the said time. The fixtures have to be approved by all 16 members of the league before being released. Like I said we are currently engaging and a proper communication will be made,” he said. Teams, on the other hand, are just waiting for the cue to get into the pitch.
“We have not received any formal communication on the start of the league. We all saw the document on social media but we’ve not been officially notified. As Extension Gunners, we have missed returning to doing what we love most, we are ready; whenever we are called upon to play, we will be there,” Extension Gunners Public Relations Officer, Oarabile Kgosiesele said when quizzed on their readiness should the league commence. Early this week, news emerged that the BFL needs P15 million in their account to start the league; this condition is a resolution that was passed on when adopting the entity’s autonomy from the Botswana Football Association. However, reports reaching BG Sport is that, local referees officiating in the elite
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