Zebras Open Francistown Stadium With Glorious Win

Monday, September 07, 2015

Zebras Captain Joel Mogorosi and Lebogang Ditsile protecting the ball against Burkina Faso player Kone Djakaridja. Pic Keoagile Bonang

FRANCISTOWN: The Zebras defeated the star-studded Burkina Faso 1-0 at the new Francistown Stadium in an AFCON qualifier on Saturday. Playing at the new Francistown stadium in a competitive match for the first time, a large crowd turned up for the game.

Even after the kick-off, long queues were still visible outside.

The Zebras put on their best performance; solid at the back and creative going forward. It was clear from the line up that coach Peter Butler’s mission was to attack.

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