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Sobering start to league season

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Slow start: Premier League season enters week four but action is still to heat up PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

It was a very sobering moment for the fans to learn that the Botswana Premier League will kick off without a title sponsor for a third consecutive season.

Just as the whistle was about to blow for the kick-off of the 2022-2023 season, the local fans’ mood was lifted following the announcement that alcohol would be sold on match days.

The thirst is not yet quenched after the first three rounds of league games. The match venues remain white elephants as the teams do battle in the field under almost empty stands.

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Sobering start to league season

It was a very sobering moment for the fans to learn that the Botswana Premier League will kick off without a title sponsor for a third consecutive season.

Torreira praises 'big player' Aldalur

Jack, George scoop Beach Volleyball Gold

Hogs dominate BIUST in Knock Out Cup clash

Thin squad, match congestion irk Double Action

Battle for promotion down to two

Men’s relay team reports for training camp

Farouk Ismail donates medicines to Princess Marina Hospital

MaKhumalo on Uthando neS’thembu, fame & more

Students wellbeing is a priority