- FNB Premiership title race intensifies
- Their impressive record of 10 wins, 3 draws and only 2 losses highlights a team in formidable form
GAZETTE REPORTER
Sitting at the top of the table with 33 points, Tafic FC has emerged as the team to beat in the FNB Premiership 2024/25 season that is heating up after 15 weeks of intense competition.
Their impressive record of 10 wins, three draws and only two losses highlights a team in formidable form, boasting the best goal difference (+20) in the league.
Township Rollers, often a dominant force in Botswana football, trail closely in second place with 30 points.
Rollers resilience
Rollers have shown resilience, racking up eight wins and six draws. But their inability to convert close games into victories has left them chasing Tafic’s lead.
Jwaneng Galaxy rounds out the top three with 29 points and an unbeaten record so far, though their eight draws indicate a struggle to secure decisive wins. Galaxy’s defensive stability, reflected in just eight goals conceded, remains their strength.
Gaborone United (27 points) and Mochudi Centre Chiefs (26 points) remain firmly in contention, each demonstrating potential to shake up the standings as the season progresses.
Chiefs’ midfield presence
Gaborone United’s attack has been prolific, netting 25 goals, while Mochudi Centre Chiefs are finding balance with their strong midfield presence.
Sua Flamingoes and Morupule Wanderers are closely matched with 25 and 22 points respectively, with the Wanderers holding a game in hand that could prove pivotal in their campaign.
At the other end of the table, Union Flamengo Santos and Chadibe FC face a grim fight for survival.
Union Flamengo Santos, with just four points, have yet to secure a win this season, their defense leaking a staggering 36 goals. Chadibe FC, with seven points, have endured a similar fate, their goal difference of -21 underscoring their struggles.
Extension Gunners and Security Systems, each with 12 points, remain perilously close to the relegation zone. The coming weeks will be critical as they look to climb out of danger and secure their top-flight status.
A season of drama
As the season reaches its halfway mark, the FNB Premiership continues to deliver drama, passion and high-stakes action. Tafic’s position at the summit will be tested in the weeks ahead as their closest rivals look to close the gap.
The league’s unpredictability ensures that every match will have implications, from the title race to the battle to avoid relegation. With several teams still in contention and plenty of points to play for, the stage is set for a thrilling second half of the season.
Football fans across Botswana can look forward to more twists and turns in what has already been a captivating campaign.