Relegation axe looms large in the south

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Relegation battle: Ofentse Nato (white) of Gunners fights for the ball against Forest's Kamogelo Mphatlhele (grey and green) PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The dreaded axe will finally hit its targets this weekend as the curtain falls on the Debswana First Division South League. The axe is hovering over four teams with Extension Gunners, Notwane, Mogoditshane Fighters, Desert Nxau, and URI Black Forest all in danger.

Black Forest are languishing at the root of the league table with 20 points and they take on Notwane at Black Forest Arena.

Only a victory can save the home side but there is a worrying statistic about the Mmankgodi-based side. They have been leaking more goals than any other side in the league.

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Relegation axe looms large in the south

The dreaded axe will finally hit its targets this weekend as the curtain falls on the Debswana First Division South League. The axe is hovering over four teams with Extension Gunners, Notwane, Mogoditshane Fighters, Desert Nxau, and URI Black Forest all in danger.

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