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Nico declares possibility to go for league title

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Lawrence Ncube (navy blue) of Matebele FC and Stephane Motthwalo (white) of Nico United battle for possession during an entertaining FNB Premiership match played on Saturday PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Nico United’s head coach, Reuben 'Chikoti' Njavera, believes his team has what it takes to press for the league title adding they are ready to take full advantage of any slip-ups from the top contenders.

The Selebi-Phikwe-based side are quietly building what could turn out to be a historic campaign.

Following a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Matebele FC at the Gaborone United Stadium on Saturday afternoon, Nico climbed to third on the FNB Premiership table just five points adrift leaders, Gaborone United.

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Nico declares possibility to go for league title

Nico United’s head coach, Reuben 'Chikoti' Njavera, believes his team has what it takes to press for the league title adding they are ready to take full advantage of any slip-ups from the top contenders.

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