Miscellaneous plan miraculous escape

Miscellaneous in deep problems. PIC KEOAGILE BONANG
Miscellaneous in deep problems. PIC KEOAGILE BONANG

Despite the precarious situation they find themselves in, Miscellaneous still believe they can stage a Houdini act and survive relegation. Miscellaneous lie in position 14 with 27 points after their loss to BDF XI last weekend and face a tough run-in with matches against title chasing sides.

They take on Mochudi Centre Chiefs tomorrow at Itekeng Stadium in Orapa before they complete their season against Gaborone United (GU) and Township Rollers. Chairperson, Oscar Sefako is optimistic that with good preparations, they can collect points against the giants like before.

“We knew this situation was coming. If you remember well, we have been playing our home games outside Serowe and this has affected us a lot,” he said. Sefako said playing home games away and lack of sponsors have played a major role in their predicament. He said they have not been able to retain some of their best players or find good replacements because of their financial situation. “Most of our supporters here are also not working and therefore cannot assist that much. But if we were competing on home-ground, I believe we would not be where we are right now,” he said.

Editor's Comment
Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...

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