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Jubilant Matebele join ‘Big Boys’ league

Matebele FC players celebrate after winning the Debswana First Division South league PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Matebele FC players celebrate after winning the Debswana First Division South league PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The breathtaking Debswana First Division South league finally came to an end on Saturday after several months of intensive battle for the top spot.

In the end, Matebele rose above everyone else to clinch the title and gain automatic promotion to the Botswana Premier League (BPL).

Keorapetse Ramakgathi’s solitary strike handed Matebele a 1-0 win over their Kgatleng rivals, Mochudi Centre Chiefs on Saturday and ensured that they finish the season at the summit of the league table.

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