BDF XI�s Solitary Strike Sinks Nico

Ivy Matlho | Monday January 18, 2016 14:23

It took only 13 minutes for the army side to draw first blood as Madziba converted a cross from Bitwell Phiri. The goal jolted Nico into action as they attacked BDF XI, but their efforts were futile as goalkeeper Mwampule Masule proved the stumbling block. After the break, Nico increased tempo and had more chances at goal but failed to convert. BDF XI did not sit back, but kept pushing forward. The home side could have equalised in the 60th minute when towering Zambian forward, Christopher Musonda slipped past the defence only to be denied by the far post. Both teams made substitutions with Nico pushing for an equaliser while BDF XI wanted to protect their goal and perhaps increase lead.

Khumoetsile Kufigwa was introduced in 63rd minute for Richard Legwaila. BDF XI introduced Lorato Mosweu pulling out Phiri in the 71st minute. After the 80th minute, Obonye Marope replaced Ofentse Mmipi.

Nico made another substitution in 86th minute by introducing Witness Livingstone who replaced Samson Mogomotsi. The substitutions however did not bring any sparks into the game. The game ended with BDF XI managing to collect all three points. BDF XI coach, Beston Chambesi said his boys impressed him especially coming from the festive season break. “We just came from recess and getting all points from an away game is impressive,” he said. Nico interim coach, Duncan Tshegofatso said even though they lost the game his players played well. “I am happy with the players’ performance. We played well just that we were unlucky we could not convert our chances,” he said.

Nico: Kagiso Rankabekwa, Richard Legwaila (Khumoetsile Kufigwa, Onkabetse Seforo, Arnold Mampori, Thatayotlhe Gaokgorwe, Lucas Mothata, Nelson Moreetsi, Gift Moyo, Samson Mogomotsi (Witness Livingstone), Christopher Musonda, Obakeng Gaanabeng

BDF XI: Mwapole Masule, Koziba Tlhabano, Pelontle Lerole, Keleagetse Mogomotsi, Mosha Gaolaolwe, Bonolo Phuduhudu, Phenyo Mongala, Bitwell Phiri (Lorato Mosweu), Patrick Kaunda, Ofentse Mmipi (Obonye Marope), Kumbulani Madziba.

Caution: Phenyo Mongala