The decisive final 10 game-stretch
Friday, February 21, 2025 | 40 Views |
Ultimate prize: The FNB Premiership trophy. PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE
It is as slippery at the top of the league as it is with weather conditions across the country, with no team managing to decisively hold on to the top sport. The league leadership has changed hands amongst TAFIC, Township Rollers, and Gaborone United (GU), with Sua Flamingoes and reigning champions, Jwaneng Galaxy, close behind.
TAFIC The leaders are enjoying, by far, the most impressive season in the history of the club. They are aiming to become the second team from the north to claim the title. TAFIC have enjoyed the most stay at the top of the standings than any other title rivals and would be aiming to hold on until the final day. The team has, however, hit a slump in recent games, managing just two wins in their last five games. It will give the club faithful a quantum of solace as they face two teams in the chase for the title. With just four goals in the last five games, Elias Chinyemba would need to find his scoring boots to smoothen the sail to the title challenge.
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