TEAM SOUTH AFRICA’S STRATEGIC CAMP RELOCATION CLARIFIED — TACTICAL MOVE, NOT CONTROVERSY
TEAM SOUTH AFRICA’S STRATEGIC CAMP RELOCATION CLARIFIED — TACTICAL MOVE, NOT CONTROVERSY Olusegun Famesa, olusegunfamesa@gmail.com 09067374648. Abeokuta,Ogun State July 19,2025. A brief cloud of speculation hovered over the ongoing 3rd Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Championship in Abeokuta when Team South Africa made a surprising shift from their designated camp in Mowe to a hotel closer to the MKO Abiola International Stadium. The unexpected relocation sparked murmurs suggesting dissatisfaction or deeper issues. However, the air was swiftly cleared when South Africa’s Team Leader, Mr. John Matame, addressed the press, firmly stating that the move was driven purely by tactical considerations and not by any shortcomings in the accommodation provided. “Our decision was strategic,” Matame explained. “We wanted to minimize travel time, conserve energy, and give our athletes the best chance to perform at their peak. It had nothing to do with discomfort or...