Fighters� failure blamed on protests

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Mountains on the way: Protests proved to be the proverbial sucker punch for fighters

The First Division South League committee chairperson, Sam Keitireng has blamed numerous protests, which marred the just ended season for Mogoditshane Fighters’ failure to win promotion to the Premier League.

Keitireng said if it had not been for three protests that delayed the conclusion of the league, Fighters would have gained promotion. Fighters lost 3-2 on aggregate to eventual winners, Green Lovers in two-legged promotion play-off.

He said Fighters had ended the season on a high note and could have carried the momentum to the promotion play-off, but protests affected their rhythm.

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Fighters� failure blamed on protests

The First Division South League committee chairperson, Sam Keitireng has blamed numerous protests, which marred the just ended season for Mogoditshane Fighters’ failure to win promotion to the Premier League.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

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A city divided!

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