Miners deliver sparkling diamond final

Galaxy player, Musonda (middle) battles with Orapa's Tendai Nyamusi (left) and Olekantse Mambo
Galaxy player, Musonda (middle) battles with Orapa's Tendai Nyamusi (left) and Olekantse Mambo

FRANCISTOWN: It was not every football fan’s dream final, but it still had all the hallmarks of great Mascom Top 8 decider.

Former champions, Orapa United and fellow diamond miners, Jwaneng Galaxy defied odds to make it all the way to the final.

It was a final reminiscent of the Coca-Cola Cup meeting which saw ECCO City Greens and BMC contest the final in 2007. Both clubs were largely dependent on parent company, BMC, for survival.

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