Don't be negative about AFCON bid – Rakgare

Minister Tumiso Rakgare speaking during Tuesday's press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Minister Tumiso Rakgare speaking during Tuesday's press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Minister of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare has rapped the local media for what he perceives as negative reporting around the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals bid.

The Minister of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare has rapped the local media for what he perceives as negative reporting around the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals bid.

Speaking during an event to launch the bid logo at Lekidi Centre this afternoon, Rakgare expressed disappointment with media that is critical of the bid.

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