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Strikers in battle to breach 20-goal mark

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Going for goal: Motsholetsi Sikele (yellow) of Township Rollers battles last season’s Golden Boot winner Sesinyi (white) PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The 20-goal mark could prove elusive this season as the leading goal scorer has only managed to reach double figures after more than half of the season played.

With an average of 13 games left in the season, it could be the first time in three years that the leading goal scorer fails to reach 20 goals.

Last season's Golden Boot winner, Thabang Sesinyi leads the charts with 11 goals after 17 rounds but his side, Jwaneng Galaxy and BDF XI have played a game less. Sesinyi is eyeing a place in the history books, as he could become the first player to win the Golden Boot in three consecutive seasons.

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Strikers in battle to breach 20-goal mark

The 20-goal mark could prove elusive this season as the leading goal scorer has only managed to reach double figures after more than half of the season played.