GU set up Rollers final

GU players celebrating
GU players celebrating

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Gaborone United held their nerve to reach their second Mascom Top 8 final after seeing off a spirited Nico United 1-0 in the second semi final yesterday.

It was a lukewarm affair that started slowly, but produced fireworks in the second half, with Benson Shilongo scoring the goal which effectively killed in the contest in the 66th minute for an aggregate 3-1. Nico United fashioned an opportunity in the 15th minute when towering Zambian, Christopher Musonda came face-to-face with Goitseone Phoko, but the keeper managed to pluck from his feet with Nico furiously claiming a penalty as the ball bubbled around.

Nico assistant coach, Duncan Segofatso was dismissed for verbal abuse in the 40th minute as the home side bench was not happy with the officiating.

Editor's Comment
Closure as pain lingers

March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...

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