Chiefs claim Mochudi bragging rights
Monday, January 31, 2022 | 180 Views |
Thuto Kgosimore (white) of Mochudi Centre Chiefs shields the ball away from Gomotsang Kgosiesele of Mochudi Rovers PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The kick off was delayed by 45 minutes to let the grounds dry as it had rained in the morning of the match day. The two sides met just few hours after Bakgatla laid to rest their departed Queen Mother, Mma Seingwaeng.
It was a sombre mood in the capital village of Bakgatla and the derby tie did little to lift the mood. It appeared to be a interesting match as two minutes in, Bokamoso Mbambo put a teasing cross for Koketso Mphokhoti but the latter headed over the bar. On the 22nd minute, Mphokhoti was brought down inside the penalty area but the referee ignored the penalty appeals. In a game of limited chances, Arnold Mampori directed his freekick attempt wide off the posts. Four minutes later, Alfred Gopolang saw his shot going wide. In the second half, the two teams did not create clear cut chances in front of goal as supporters from both camps grew frustrated of the lack of goals in the tie.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...