BFA shake-up? - Barbados Today

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BFA shake-up? - Barbados Today

Longstanding football administrator Gregory Castagne has answered the call of his fellow clubs to serve on the Barbados Football Association (BFA) board and will contest the seat of Junior Vice-President.Several club representatives including Castagne of Pro-Shottas Club were present this morning at the BFA office in Wildey, St Michael where they handed in their delegation forms to contest the March 20 elections at the Annual General Meeting.Castagne, who has served in the teaching profession for years and has been part of the sport since 1973, said that he believes this is the right time to give back and serve in a way that will develop and raise Barbados’ football.

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