Dipsy Selolwane

Diphetogo 'Dipsy' Selolwane (Born 27 January 1978) is a Botswana former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He also played as a striker in Major League Soccer. Quotes Football is a struggle. It’s a fight and you can’t always pass the buck to the coach; to say the coach doesn’t love me Advice to young players about taking responsibility for their careers. It is the nature of football, one coach might see you and say you are not a good player. On dealing with rejection and setbacks The secret to all this is to love what you are doing and have a good attitude. Eventually the coach will realise that you deserve to get a nod in the first eleven. I have a keen interest in helping Botswana sport. I know a lot of people have been asking where the legends are. We are here, we just need partners like Bank Gaborone On his efforts to give back to Botswana football. Education and talent can take you places. I have been to America because of my football talent Speaking to young people in Old Naledi I’m still a Zebra and I would want to play the game. On his desire to continue representing Botswana. This week some damning allegations were made against me on social media, as part of a burning issue being discussed in the public domain.  I would not ordinarily respond to conversations or allegations made on social media, but in this instance I have decided to respond given the seriousness of the issue and my personal stance on issues of sexual assault. The allegations made on social media accuse me of sexual misconduct, and go so far as to suggest predatory behavior on my part. I am completely shocked and deeply disturbed by the claims that have been made, and would like to categorically mark them as untrue. I am completely against violence against women, including sexual abuse, in any shape or form. I was raised by a single mother, I am a father to a teenage daughter, and stand firmly against gender based violence both in my personal and professional life. It would therefore be completely out of character for me to behave in the manner that has been suggested. I take these false allegations leveled against me very seriously and have decided to exercise my right to legal counsel and take action against my defamers. I strive to be an upright member of society, and have been committed to contributing in any way I can to Botswana – my home – throughout my life. Most important, is my desire to be a good father and a role model to my daughter. I commend every victim of sexual assault that has, or is, speaking out in earnest. I am inspired by their bravery, and encourage more of those affected to report such criminal activity to the authorities so that the perpetrators are brought before the law.  Myself, and other concerned fathers, brothers and sons, will continue to support you and do our part to fight alongside you for your protection and justice. I am most saddened by the impact that these false allegations has had on my family, and I will work tirelessly to remedy the harm brought to my name. I will not accept claims of predatory activity and criminality because that is not who I am. I am no sexual predator ÔÇô ‘Dipsy’ Selolwane,sundaystandard,January 13 2019 External links Category:Football (soccer) players Category:Sportspeople from Botswana Category:1978 births Category:Living people