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Nico bounces back to the Premier League

BACK IN THE BIG BOYS LEAGUE: Nico United
BACK IN THE BIG BOYS LEAGUE: Nico United

The sleeping town of Selebi-Phikwe is set to become alive again following Nico United’s automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Majombolo, as Nico United are affectionately known to their legion of supporters, gained the promotion on Saturday after their 0-0 draw against Maun Terrors.

They became the Debswana First Division North league champions with three matches remaining. Despite the draw, Nico were done a huge favour when second placed Eleven Angels lost 1-0 to Chadibe FC on Saturday. Angels’ defeat now means they can only reach 41 points if they win all their remaining three matches.

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

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