Will the Zebras gallop over the Eagles?

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Two teams favoured to go through from Group K, the Zebras and Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, clash in a potentially explosive 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the UB Stadium this afternoon. Kick-off is 3pm.

The Zebras start the match as slight favourites, considering the first leg result and home ground advantage. But the home side will be the first to admit that the Tunisians are no pushovers.

The Carthage Eagles have not lost on the road in this campaign while the Zebras have an excellent record at home.
The Tunisian team that landed at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport on Monday night was minus some top names.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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