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Morwa Rising Stars walk to raise funds

Jul 2, 2019

Botswana Football Association President Maclean Letshwiti on Saturday took part in the Morwa Rising Stars sponsored walk. The BFA President was the chief walker in a 10km walk that was aimed at raising funds for the division 1 club.

As chief walker, the President encouraged the regional leadership and clubs to follow in the example of Morwa Rising stars in making sure they find ways of raising funds for their club.

The walk was attended by club legends as well as regional and block leaders of the kgatleng region where Morwa Rising stars come from.
A total of P 6, 600 was made which the club will use towards logistics of the upcoming 2019-2020 football season.

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