A decade after EMG's rare victory, only memories linger

Friday, August 02, 2019

EMG Gunners became the first from the north to win the league

A decade ago, Eastern Military Garrison (EMG) Gunners made history when they became the first club from the north to win the league title. The record still stands but EMG Gunners is no more. However, 10th anniversary celebrations will go on posthumously, as Mmegi Sport Staff Writer, CALISTUS KOLANTSHO recalls the glorious moment

Selebi-Phikwe celebrated a rare victory, as triumphant EMG Gunners players returned to the mining town with rugby’s sought-after local prize; the league trophy.

It was a rare moment as the army side became the first and thus far, the only one to take the trophy across the Dibete cordon fence. The man who was responsible for bringing the bright moment was coach, Neal Gouws.

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A decade after EMG's rare victory, only memories linger