TAFIC: Catch us if you can
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 90 Views |
TAFIC's goal scoring machine, Jean Lwamba netted again. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
TAFIC beat Matebele 3-1 as other chasers continue to breath down TAFIC’s neck in the battle for the FNB Premiership league title. Matjimenyenga’s win puts the team on 33 points, three ahead of second placed Township Rollers with 15 games played. TAFIC scored through Thatayaone Nkwapa before Boy Lechaena equalised for Matebele.
The home side regained its lead after the Democratic of Congo (DRC) nationals, Kazadi Gauthier and Jeagogo Lwamba scored in the second half. Lwamba scored with a scorcher to take his tally to nine goals, which is the highest in the league. TAFIC will look to increase the lead when they play their reverse fixture against Matebele midweek. If TAFIC win against Matebele away next week, there is also optimism they could go on and get a positive result against defending champions, Jwaneng Galaxy in their next fixture.
The situation is exacerbated by the ruling party’s admission that some of its most important election promises remain unfulfilled. This is not the change many Batswana had expected. The UDC was elected into power on a strong promise to improve lives, create jobs, protect workers and repair public services. It is therefore, not enough for the party to point only to new ministries, policies and long-term plans. These may be necessary, but...