Chiefs factions heading for reconciliation

Chiefs fans. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Chiefs fans. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ relegation to the lower division could be a blessing in disguise with reports emerging that the two warring factions are heading for reconciliation. For sometime now, the two camps have been fighting for the control of the club.

Their never-ending bickering has largely been blamed for the club’s financial troubles, which have rocked the Kgatleng side for seasons. The club’s financial backer, Sayeed Jamali eventually left as the two factions failed to reach a common ground even after several attempts to bring the fights to an end.

Chiefs eventually succumbed to the struggles and followed Black Forest before Sankoyo Bush Bucks joined them in the lower division last weekend. However, reports emerging from both camps are that common ground could finally be reached following the team’s demotion. Indications are that a deal could be struck between the two factions ahead of next week’s court case.

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