Jubilation in Maun as Sankoyo register impressive results
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
On Saturday, Bush Bucks travelled to Selebi-Phikwe where they beat hosts FC Satmos 2-1. Bush Bucks won their debut Premier League match 2-1 against visiting Motlakase.
The teams’ positive run has been met with euphoria in Maun. Although Bush Bucks is not the biggest team in Maun, soccer lovers in Ngamiland are rallying behind it because it has achieved what established sides like Maun Tigers and Maun Terrors have failed to do over the years. To residents of Ngamiland, the team represents their aspirations. Bush Bucks is the first team in North West to play in the Premier League and on Saturday at Pony Bar, revelers were celebrating the fact that ‘Ngururu’ was leading the log. But that was before Mochudi Centre Chiefs walloped BDF XI 4-2 to take over pole position. “We are now waiting for Police XI for our game at home,” warned one of the jubilant supporters.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....