The relegation dogfight: Who goes, who stays?
Friday, April 19, 2013
BR Highlanders (Position 16)
It looks like the Mahalapye outfit's destiny is sealed. With five points from 23 matches played, not even a miracle could save Highlanders from tracing their way back to the First Division North. Even efforts to bolster the squad at the start of the second round did not turn things around for them. They still have to play highflying Gaborone United (GU) and BDF XI as well as other relegation candidates before they wrap up their horrible season in top-flight football.
Current form: L L L L L
Remaining matches: GU, TAFIC, BDF XI, Chiefs, Motlakase, Prisons XI, and Notwane.
Prediction: Relegates
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