Eagles, Fighters vie for First Division berth

Following the promotion of the Selebi-Phikwe giants to the Premier League over the weekend, it means that a berth has been created in the First Division North. Yesterday, Francistown Regional Football Association (FRAFA) chairperson Jonas Ikgopoleng confirmed that Eagles would clash with Fighters to decide who fills the void left by FC Saatmos.He said that this is in accordance with Article: 16.6 of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) play rules and regulations on vacancies created by promotion or relegation.

The article states that in the event that the promotion or relegation of a team or teams result in the number of teams in any league being less than the stipulated number of teams in terms of the constitution or regional rules and regulations as the case may be, the best losers of the play-off shall engage in play-offs with the better of the relegated teams to determine which team make up the numbers.