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Three battle to break into top eight

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In pole position: Flamingoes PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

As the curtain falls on the Botswana Premier League (BPL) season tomorrow and with the relegation and champions' spot decided, attention turns to three teams battling to break into the top eight.

Jwaneng Galaxy will officially lift the trophy tomorrow while Extension Gunners, Mogoditshane Fighters and Prisons XI have exited the Premier League. Sua Flamingoes currently hold position eight but three teams, Police XI, BDF XI, and Nico United could snatch the place on the last day.

Mathematically, Police XI can go as high as position seven, but it looks unlikely they will displace Masitaoka who have a superior goal difference. Nico are placed 11th with 36 points and face a Township Rollers that has had an underwhelming season.

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Three battle to break into top eight

As the curtain falls on the Botswana Premier League (BPL) season tomorrow and with the relegation and champions' spot decided, attention turns to three teams battling to break into the top eight.

Ramogapi, Palapye’s dapperly garbed legislators

Citizenship isn't for sale—Mokgware

Intervene early, don't rely on death penalty—Boko

Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Christmas tree charcuterie

Ditori Comedy Night: Laughter echoes through the night

A mother's enduring GBV grief: 'I forgave Africa's killer'

Mortgage loans remain mute into Q3- FSC

Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform