It retained at least 80% of the squad who went agonisingly close to a return to the Premiership two seasons ago. Motlakase had a good start; winning 2-0 against Morupule Wanderers, but has never been the same since. Chouka are now nine points adrift of log leaders TAFIC at unfamiliar position eight after collecting seven points from possible 18 in six matches.
They have scored seven goals and conceded nine in two wins, a draw and three defeats. It was apparent things were out of order when they lacked attitude in two key matches when they were expected to show resilience. Sua Flamingoes trampled them 3-0 at home, before TAFIC handed them a 3-1 drubbing the following weekend.