Bucs' new stadium deal needs a frank conversation

Association between drinking and sport is sparking a debate

- Kgomotso Mokoena

Everything was smooth as butter when Orlando Pirates announced their thirst-quenching and groundbreaking deal with Amstel at a glitzy event at Orlando Stadium.

Bucs legends were taking selfies with die-hard supporters, charlatans, and hangers-on who were expropriating and emptying the Amstel fridge with the Pirates choir in the background unleashing soothing and spine-tingling choral tunes in the marquee tent.

Old-school and veteran sports writers were also out in full force.

The tiny finger-lunch dishes, too, were being passed around with aplomb - in the manner that Oswin Appollis and Sipho Mbule have been doing nonchalantly in the Bucs midfield. And also, the DJ's choice of hit songs was as peppered as Evidence Makgopa and Tshepang Moremi in the 18 area.

This was until the biggest moment, the unveiling of the curtain came. Well, one can say the Soweto and the Orlando gods were not invited to the party, as the wrap got stuck and refused to open.