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Tight call as BPL hits halfway mark

Backs to the wall: GU has slacked in recent matches allowing Galaxy to catch-up
Backs to the wall: GU has slacked in recent matches allowing Galaxy to catch-up

It looked like smooth sailing for Gaborone United (GU) on their way to retaining the league title this season, until their recent two draws in the last three games, which has set up an intense battle at the top, notes Mmegi Sport Correspondent, KABELO BORANABI

The Reds had looked untouchable since the start of the 2022-2023 Botswana Premier League (BPL) but their form has taken a slight dip allowing Jwaneng Galaxy to catch up.

The two sides are level on points at the top of the BPL standings with Galaxy in second place due to an inferior goal difference. They have been the best teams post the COVID-19 era and are set to go head-to-head for this season's honours once again.

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Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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