From blue to red, GU’s era of dominance has arrived

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Red dominance: GU wrapped a second consecutive title last weekend PIC: GU

In 2024, Botswana experienced a seismic political shift as power exchanged hands from red to blue. In football, it has been the reverse as dominance is seemingly shifting from the blue to the red, observes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

Even a weekend defeat to the reds of TAFIC could not prevent Gaborone United (GU) from cantering to their second consecutive FNB Premiership crown. Two league titles in two seasons are a testament to a red revolution in full swing.

Between 2015 and 2019, a blue revolution, engineered by GU’s cross-town rivals, Township Rollers, was in full flight. Ironically, this was during a period of constant heartache for the red side of Gaborone, as GU struggled with off-the-field issues that spiralled into the pitch.

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From blue to red, GU’s era of dominance has arrived

In 2024, Botswana experienced a seismic political shift as power exchanged hands from red to blue. In football, it has been the reverse as dominance is seemingly shifting from the blue to the red, observes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

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