Gunners, Chiefs take rivalry to new turf

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FRANCISTOWN: Its virgin territory for local teams. Extension Gunners and Mochudi Centre Chiefs have decided to take their rivalry to the new Francistown Stadium where an old war would persist.

Gunners coach, Pio Paul hopes the shift would break Mapantsula’s poor record against the defending beMOBILE Premiership champions, Chiefs.

Gunners, are the hosts and are likely to reap rich from the turnstiles. Statistics show that Gunners have struggled against their opponents who have dominated the modern Premiership. Gunners have lost two of their four fixtures played in the last two seasons.  Mapantsula only managed a slender 1-0 victory against Chiefs and a draw in the last four meetings. Gunners have scored twice and conceded six in the four meetings under review.

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