Dunga has Mandaza's record in sight
Kabelo Boranabi | Saturday April 15, 2023 06:00
Mandaza set the record in the 2009-2010 season and 12 seasons later it remains unscathed. With eight games remaining, Kebatho will feel he has a massive chance to write his name in the history books.
The striker completed a haul (scoring four goals) in his side's 8-1 win over struggling Mogoditshane Fighters in a league tie played on Wednesday. The striker has now taken his season's tally to 20 goals and just four shy off the last season's record set by Jwaneng Galaxy's Thabang Sesinyi. Kebatho will be confident of erasing Mandaza's record from the books as he has completed the goal scoring cycle this season. He has scored a brace, a hat trick and now a haul this season.
He now needs at least one and half goals in each of the remaining eight games to beat the 12-year record. Dunga is running with this season golden boot and on the chase is Sesinyi with 14 goals. Galaxy's Wendell Rudath is not far off with 12 goals while Lemogang Maswena and Thero Setsile are level on 12 goals. Dunga will lead his side at home at the Itekeng Stadium as they take on tricky Security Systems on Saturday afternoon. Only three points separate the two teams but Systems have played a game more.
Champions, Gaborone United also face a stern test against Masitaoka at the Royal Aria Stadium. GU is looking to close the five-point gap between them and leaders Galaxy and it is a fixture Majatlhaga will enjoy, as they will play with lesser pressure. Fighters face another heavy weight in Galaxy at the Molepolole Sports Complex.
At the Lobatse Sports Complex, injury-struck Rollers will welcome yet another off form side, Morupule Wanderers. Police XI and Sua Flamingoes meet at the Otse Stadium.
Both teams are from midweek losses and will be desperate for maximum points. Trouble-torn, Extension Gunners travel to Selebi-Phikwe where Nico United lie in wait at the Sam Sono Stadium. On Sunday afternoon, BDF XI and Prisons XI will square off at the Otse Stadium. Holy Ghost who are enjoying some bit of resurgence under veteran coach, Phillimon Makwengwe will meet youthful Seemo '16' Mpatane's Eleven Angels at the Molepolole Sports Complex.