Temporary Suspension of Football Activities: Coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020

1. The Emergency Committee of Botswana Football Association held a meeting on 12 March to discuss and assess the situation relating to the Coronavirus (COVID 19).

2. Coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and therefore, the Association has taken a decision to temporarily suspend all football activities until April 10, 2020.

3. The decision has been necessitated by the need to mitigate the risk of infection. This decision will be kept under constant review.

4. The health and well-being of our players, supporters and stakeholders, and those involved in the operation of the football matches is of utmost importance.

We will constantly assess and monitor the situation, get advice and guidance from government and health officials and Put contingency plans in place to respond to any emerging trends to Covid-19.

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