Coaching in lower ranks is hell - Paul

Former BMC coach, Keitumetse 'Pio' Paul says that coaching in the Second Division is "one hell of a job" and he hates a return to the lower league.

Early this year, Paul was tasked with leading the 'old lady' of Botswana football, Queens Happy Hearts to the First Division. After reviving the fortunes of Happy Hearts last year, owners Rabi Tshosa and Phadza Butale said they want to see their side winning promotion to the Premier League in two seasons. When they felt that the then coach Sheleng Mogorosi was not delivering, they opted for Paul. Since Paul took over, Happy Hearts have been unstoppable and have not lost a game in nine matches.

But while Paul is happy with the way things have gone for his side, he says being a coach in the Gaborone Second Division side has opened his eyes. "When they (Happy Hearts owners) approached me, I didn't know what to expect because I have not been following the Second Division.

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