404 days and counting...

Football
Football

Today, Friday 23 April 2021 marks 404 days since local teams last kicked a ball in a competitive match.

March 15, 2020, was the last day a local top-flight football competition was played as teams battled it out in the Orange FA Cup round of 16. Only two matches, featuring Nico United and Mogoditshane Fighters took place, as the teams played for a spot in the top-flight league. Otherwise, all teams have remained inactive at a local level. Jwaneng Galaxy and Orapa United managed to test some action, but it was at a continental level when they took part in the CAF club competitions.

Since then dark COVID-19 clouds have enveloped the local game, with no clear skies in sight.

Editor's Comment
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