Gunners: The soul of Lobatse

Friday, August 24, 2007

The illustrious history of Lobatse Extension Gunners is linked to that of the town and the decline of the once mighty "Peleng Boys", seems to be indicate of the general decline of rest of the town, writes correspondent MODIRWA KEKWALETSWE

Who could have imagined it? The emotional roller-coaster ride of three years of ecstasy followed by 11 years of misery. It seems many fans of the once mighty "Peleng Boys" are bracing themselves for yet another dry season - the 12th in succession.

Abdul Rahman Kgwengwenyane, a Gunners' fan since 1976 considers the 2005-2006 Season one of the darkest in the team's recent past. Last season they once again scrapped through in a nerve-wrecking encounter with Tafic. Kgwengwenyane could not bear to watch that episode.

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