He was addressing a media scrum after TAFIC’s Debswana First Division North (FDN) encounter against Motlakase Power Dynamos played at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. TAFIC won the match by a solitary goal to earn promotion to the Premier League with a match to spare. The win meant that TAFIC have attained an unassailable lead of 45 points. TAFIC talisman, Modise Modipe, returned to the team after a lengthy spell on the sidelines to score the decisive goal. He is also the top goal scorer in the FDN with 11 goals. According to Toteng, TAFIC owners have committed to adequately resource the club to maintain its status in the league.
TAFIC ARE owned by Petrohyper (PH), an oil and gas products firm. PH, who are owned by media shy Ndinabo Setaelo, acquired a 90% stake in the club late last year. Setaelo has been praised for bringing stability at the club. Those close to the club say players and technical team members often receive their monthly dues timely, unlike in the past. “All the planning, all the financials we do with him (Setaelo). We have his total backing. Supporters will not see TAFIC alternating between the FDN and Premier League. That will not happen. We will be very stable,” a confident Toteng said. He added: “This is the start of great things.
