Sharps on course for First Division return

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Winners Lesirane and Mochudi United skippers battle during the promotion play-offs over the weekend PIC: KEBOFHE MATHE

Gaborone side, Sharps Electrical look set for a return to the First Division after qualifying for the last round of the promotion play-offs to be held in Ghanzi next weekend.

The Old Naledi outfit finished second behind Lesirane City of Tsolamosese, who finished tops with 10 points from four games. The first round of the play-offs were held in Modipane over the weekend.

The seven points Sharps garnered from two wins and a draw were enough to secure them a berth in the next stage. Sharps and Lesirane City were the most promising sides from the beginning of the tournament and it came as no surprise when they progressed.

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Sharps on course for First Division return

Gaborone side, Sharps Electrical look set for a return to the First Division after qualifying for the last round of the promotion play-offs to be held in Ghanzi next weekend.

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