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Dinare play down early title contender tag

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 20 Views |

Dinare players celebrate one of he goals against Tlokweng United PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Dinare FC head coach, Tomas Trucha, has downplayed talks of his team being early title contenders for the First Division South League (FDSL), emphasising that the main focus is on taking each game as it comes.

The Ramotswa-based side moved to the top of the log standings after defeating Tlokweng United 3-0 on Friday night. Dinare dethroned Jwaneng Young Stars, who are now in second place after their defeat by Notwane.

With results coming in the way of Dinare, Trucha has, however, chosen to be wary of the results and emphasising that they are taking it game by game.

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