Second round burst hands Magosi title

Tittle joy: Chiefs fans break into song during their title securing 0- 0 draw against FC Satmos in Molepolole on Saturday. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Tittle joy: Chiefs fans break into song during their title securing 0- 0 draw against FC Satmos in Molepolole on Saturday. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

At the start of January, it appeared mission impossible.

Township Rollers were the team worth mentioning at the time. Mochudi Centre Chiefs were four points behind, but Rollers’ capitulation thereafter, left many baffled.

An unbeaten run stretching 13 matches, coupled with Rollers’ wretched run, saw Magosi reclaim the title. Chiefs were seen as–and ultimately proved- Rollers’ genuine challengers when the league went for the festive season break. Rollers had knitted together a 17 game unbeaten run and were overwhelming favourites to retain the trophy. But, there was the earlier twist. It now appears seasons ago since Chiefs made a blistering start to the current campaign and led the log before Rollers abruptly arrested their seven game unbeaten run. However, the Christmas break came as an unwanted distraction for Rollers who suffered an irreversible dip in form.  This cleared Chiefs path to glory with Orapa United spirited challenge nudged towards the finish line.

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