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Young Stars move closer to maiden promotion

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Benson Mosokobanji (Black) of Extension Gunners fighting for an aerial ball with Isaac Paeye (White) of Jwaneng Young Stars PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

JWANENG: Young Stars’ head coach, Andrew ‘School Boy’ Tlou, is guarding against complacency with his side just two wins away from their first ever elite league promotion.

On Friday, Young Stars moved inches closer to the Debswana First Division South league championship following their 2-0 win over Extension Gunners in a game played at the Galaxy Stadium.

Tlou's side is seven points ahead of second placed Union Flamengo Santos with 12 points left to play for. “In football it is never over until you have crossed the final line.

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Young Stars move closer to maiden promotion

JWANENG: Young Stars’ head coach, Andrew ‘School Boy’ Tlou, is guarding against complacency with his side just two wins away from their first ever elite league promotion.