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Augusto hat-trick ignites Dinare's promotion charge

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Dinare FC returned to winning ways against Thamaga Shooting Stars on Friday night PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Ramotswa-based side, Dinare FC, roared back to winning days in an emphatic fashion as Clive Farai Augusto’s stunning hat-trick powered them to a commanding 3–1 victory over Thamaga Shooting Stars (TSS) in a First Division South clash played at Gaborone United (GU) Stadium on Friday evening.

After suffering a brief stumble in the previous round against Taung Young Strikers, coach Tomas Trucha became a relieved man and ensured that the team maintain their unbeaten run after four rounds of fixtures.

Dinare now sit level on points with log leaders Young Stars, keeping their dream of an immediate promotion to the elite league well within reach.

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Augusto hat-trick ignites Dinare's promotion charge

Ramotswa-based side, Dinare FC, roared back to winning days in an emphatic fashion as Clive Farai Augusto’s stunning hat-trick powered them to a commanding 3–1 victory over Thamaga Shooting Stars (TSS) in a First Division South clash played at Gaborone United (GU) Stadium on Friday evening.

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