Win propels Galaxy five points clear

Jwaneng Galaxy returned to winning ways in the Botswana Premier League (BPL) after defeating BDF XI 2-1 at the National Stadium this afternoon to tighten their grip at the top of the standings.  PIC BPL
Jwaneng Galaxy returned to winning ways in the Botswana Premier League (BPL) after defeating BDF XI 2-1 at the National Stadium this afternoon to tighten their grip at the top of the standings. PIC BPL

Jwaneng Galaxy returned to winning ways in the Botswana Premier League (BPL) after defeating BDF XI 2-1 at the National Stadium this afternoon to tighten their grip at the top of the standings.

Galaxy completed a double over the army side which moves the leaders five points clear of second placed Township Rollers with nine games before the curtain comes down on the season. However, the diamond miners had to do it the hard way against BDF XI after trailing 1-0 at the break. Oratile Taunyane broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute but soon after the break, Lesagaripa levelled the scores through forward Daniel Msendami. Leading goal scorer, Thabang Sesinyi netted the winner with 21minutes to full time, as he took his season's tally to 14 goals. Galaxy are back in action against Morupule Wanderers on Saturday while Rollers face a tough task against Gaborone United in the Gaborone derby.

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