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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>First Lady, Neo Masisi has pleaded with the business community to emulate Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) and assist in the development of women\u2019s football.<\/b><\/p>\n

In an interview after watching the DTCB women championships playoffs, Masisi said there was a need for the business community to help, especially in hard to reach areas in order to lure the masses to participate in football.<\/p>\n

\u201cI urge sponsors to also cover areas that are marginalised and disadvantaged to sponsor sport in Botswana, particularly those that are geared towards the girl child,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She said football was once only played by males, adding that after watching a game between Gaborone United and Royal Fighters, it was evident that just like their male counterparts, the girls display quality game of soccer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI therefore encourage other girls to take sport seriously.<\/p>\n

We understand that some people may not be academically gifted, but they may excel in sport,\u201d she said<\/p>\n

Masisi said it was imperative that the girls focus on sport, but not neglect education.<\/p>\n

The DTCB chief financial officer, Pinkie Mothopeng-Makepe said it was her company\u2019s second year sponsoring the tournament, observing that it showed growth given that it was now played in a different format, where every block would send a representative after playing in a mini tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also happy with the Botswana Football Association for the initiative they are taking to encourage mass participation of women\u2019s football,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Mothopeng-Makepe said next year it would be the last leg of their sponsorship, given that they had signed a three-year deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to look for gaps and opportunities to improve on next year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Gaborone United have qualified to the finals that will be played at the National Stadium on July 8-9.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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