With an average of 21 points to play for, it is the first time in many years, that there is no clear favourite to walk away with the P1.4 million cash prize. Following the past weekend’s action, four Premier League sides are tied with 45 points each at the top of the log standings. Prior to the weekend action, TAFIC were still leading the pack followed by Jwaneng Galaxy, Gaborone United (GU) and Township Rollers respectively. Only goal difference separates the four teams at the top.
This past weekend, all the top four sides registered important victories to keep fans guessing as to how the race will turn out at the end. Of all the top four sides, only TAFIC played at home this past weekend and demolished Chadibe FC 3-0 in the Francistown derby. The victory once again proves that Matjimenyenga, as TAFIC are affectionately called by their supporters, are no chancers but serious contenders for the league title. Not only have they retained their position at the summit, but they have also increased their healthy goal difference. Currently, their goal difference stands at 22, three more than those of Galaxy, four more than that of GU and 12 more than that of Rollers. Interestingly, they take on Rollers this afternoon at the Royal Aria stadium in what looks like the highlight of the midweek league action. While TAFIC ran past Chadibe FC this past weekend, Rollers on the other hand registered a hard fought victory away to Nico United. Galaxy also had to come from behind to register a 2-1 win over Morupule Wanderers.
The defending champions will tomorrow be at home to Uniao Flamengo Santos. Galaxy coach, Seemo Mpatane, has already expressed concerns over fixture congestion but knows very well what tomorrow’s encounter means in his side’s title run. GU will be on the road again tomorrow as they take on Chadibe in Francistown. Meawhile, while the focus on the top four sides, Sua Flamingoes and Mochudi Centre Chiefs are also not looking to give up on the title race. The two sides are currently sitting on position five and six respectively with 40 points each, five behind the top four pack. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw this past weekend. Chiefs host VTM at Gaborone United Stadium while Sua Flamingoes welcome BDF XI at the Sowa Council Stadium.
