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'Thrilla in Manilla' ends in anti-climax

It is now calm after the storm following Gaborone United's (GU) thrilling FNB Premiership triumph on Saturday.

The 2024-2025 season will go down in history as one of the most memorable title fights, producing the local version of 'Thrilla in Manilla'. However, there was an anti-climax as neutrals had hoped the thrill will go on until the final day.

But with one round to play, the champions have already been decided, while at the bottom, Security Systems are one foot in the First Division to join already demored Uniao Flamengo Santos and Chadibe.

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