The relegation dogfight: Who goes, who stays?

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As the beMOBILE Premier League stretches towards the finish line, the battle to survive the dreaded relegation axe is intensifying. Below Staff Writer FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE assesses the candidates destined to the Debswana First Division league next season

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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