A giant sleeps

Friday, May 10, 2019

A decade ago, Mochudi Centre Chiefs were a muscular, domineering presence in the Premier League. Those who dared, were ruthlessly dealt with, as Chiefs’ royal presence reverberated across all four corners of the country. But as days grew dark, friends became few on and off the terraces, and last week Saturday, the once proud royalty thudded to the ground, and took its last Premier League breath, writes Mmegi Sport Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

Three seasons ago, it became apparent, the giant was beginning to slow down. The deadly punches had lost ferocity, and the muscles were slowly turning into wrinkles.

But out of fear, the giant was praised, and reminded of its invincibility, not long ago, when it crushed all its opponents on its way to a historic crowning moment.

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