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Familiar sides set early pace

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AT THE SUMMIT: Jwaneng Galaxy (in red) PIC.JWANENG GALAXY

Former national champions, Jwaneng, Galaxy have taken an early lead at the summit of the FNB Premiership table following a hard-fought win over new comers, Black Lions. After two rounds of matches, Galaxy are unbeaten with six points.

They have so far scored four goals and yet to concede, beating Township Rollers and Sua Flamingoes on goal difference.

Rollers and Sua Flamingoes are sitting second and third respectively on the log standings but have the same number of points as Galaxy.

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