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Lions optimistic despite debut defeat

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Black Lions (in gold) made their Premier League debut against Sua Flamingoes this past weekend

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TLOKWENG: FNB Premiership newcomers, Black Lions, endured a tough baptism into top-flight football as they fell 2-0 to Sua Flamingoes here at the Royal Aria Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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Lions optimistic despite debut defeat

TLOKWENG: FNB Premiership newcomers, Black Lions, endured a tough baptism into top-flight football as they fell 2-0 to Sua Flamingoes here at the Royal Aria Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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