Ball in Motlakase�s court as Highlanders slip
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
The first round was put to bed at the weekend, except for Chouka and Francistown City Greens who have an outstanding fixture. The game was postponed due to lack of venue and will be played on Saturday at the Francistown Stadium.
Chouka are smarting from a 1-0 defeat to Mahalapye United Hotspurs on Saturday, and Highlanders still sit top, three points clear. However, the two have a similar goal difference, meaning a win by any margin will take the Palapye side top.
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