TAFIC, Rovers go down

TAFIC joined three other big guns, TASC, Francistown City Greens (formerly ECCO City Greens) and Great North Tigers (GNT) from the second city who have since been forgotten after going down to the regional leagues. TAFIC, who have been the only remaining giant with a rich football history, have struggled the entire season, winning only four out of 22 matches. They have played to a draw 10 times and lost eight times, scoring only 15 goals while conceding 26 in the process.

Matjimenyenga, as TAFIC are affectionately known to their supporters, boast one of the largest fan base in the country. Their latest demise now leaves Francistown in the hands of two emerging brands in local football, Eleven Angels and Calendar Stars. Eleven Angels in particular still have a chance to gain promotion to the Premier League if they win against Mochudi Centre Chiefs in the play-off. They finished second in the league, booking a spot in the play-off, which starts this coming weekend at the River Plate ground in Mochudi. They will then host the second leg in a week’s time.