1. The Botswana Football Association (the BFA) wishes to caution its members, officials and players against using equipment’s that has political messages at BFA sanctioned activities.

2. Article 5 of the BFA Constitution is explicit. The Association is neutral and non-aligned in matters of politics and religion.

3. The FIFA laws of the game states that equipment used at the matches “must not have any political, religious, or personal slogans, statements or images.”

4. To this end, the Association plead with its affiliates, players and officials to keep away material carrying any political message from BFA sanctioned activities.

5. The BFA cannot take away the constitutional right of individuals to associate with any political party of their choice – they cannot however, show their affiliation at any BFA activity.