Last minute stadium snub disappoints Eleven Angels

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | Wednesday October 8, 2025 06:25

Angels were initially scheduled to host Tsabotlhe FC at the Council stadium on Saturday. However, the match was moved to Ntshe Primary School where the home team went down 1-0 to Tsabotlhe. Peter indicated that the last-minute venue change might have affected his players and the game.

He stated that they had trained expecting to use the Francistown council stadium but were disappointed when they were forced to find a different venue for their match.

The gaffer said the city council had allowed other teams to use the stadium, but declined Eleven Angels' request, citing the need for pitch trimming.

'We even offered to hire someone to help with trimming the pitch, but they still refused,' he added.

Peter expressed gratitude to Ntshe Primary School for saving the day and allowing them to use their pitch for the game.

Meanwhile, he mentioned that they were using young players who were still new to the First Division, with approximately 80% of his players new and inexperienced.

Despite this, Peter said they controlled the game but missed numerous scoring opportunities that could have earned them a win.

'We still have a long way to go, and our players need to step up their game. We will work extra hard for each upcoming game, as we need to win to make our supporters happy,” he continued. Peter stated that they were aware that many of their fans were left disappointed hence they need to pull up our socks.

He emphasised the urgency to correct their mistakes, having already lost three games.

For his part, Tsabotlhe coach, Botshelo Pelokgosi said they managed to secure three points, which they had failed to do in their previous three games.

He described the game as high intensity, given Eleven Angels' quality and experience.

'Eleven Angels is a developed team and showed quality, but our experience also worked in our favour,' he stated. Pelokgosi said they could have scored more goals in the second half.