From summit to slip: BDF XI’s painful finish
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 0 Views |
Happier times: BDF XI let a lead slip PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Behind the intimidating atmosphere of Sapolamokwatla (meaning the backbone) Grounds, the Carmo Girls built a disciplined and resilient title challenge that forced the BH National Women’s League Southern Stream’s traditional powerhouses onto the back foot.
They defeated champions Gaborone United (GU) at home, handed Double Action their first defeat of the campaign and spent weeks setting the pace at the summit.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...