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The south and north battle of the Reds

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Battle of the Reds: GU and TAFIC meet on Friday evening PIC: GU

There is not much that brings TAFIC and Gaborone United together. One is from the north, whilst the other is from the south. The two have had contrasting fortunes in recent years, but what binds them together is the colour red, notes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

TAFIC, bidding to become only the second side from the northern side of Dibete to win the national title, has emerged as Francistown’s trusted representative in the Premier League this season. ECCO City Greens stunned the local football family in 2007 when they cantered to a surprise league triumph, in the process, finding their way into the annals of history.

The meat boys from Francistown became the first side to carry the Premier League trophy across the Dibete cordon fence.

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