Kazungula Young Fighters have successfully defended the Chobe Regional Football Association (CHORFA) Division One League championship following a nil-nil draw in their last game against Chobe United at Kasane Prison grounds last weekend.
Young Fighters ended the league with 52 points, having played 26 games from which they won 16 games, drew four and lost six. The team has won the 2023/2024 season league with a goal differences ahead of 1920 Desportivo which have also secured 52 points. Satau SC has secured the third spot with 51 points and Chobe United is on position four with 49 points while Ferry Wonderers took position five with 48 points.
Kazungula Young Fighters heads into the Debswana First Division North promotional playoffs that will be held in Maun from June 29th – 30th June where they will face champions from Nhabe, Boteti and Francistown regions where the winner will stand a chance to proceed to the First Division North League.
In an interview, Kazungula Young Fighters Marketing Officer Phemelo Makgasane said it was through their experience and commitment that they managed to defend the league championship. Makgasane stated that their main intention is to win the promotional playoffs and be promoted to the Debswana first division league to represent Chobe Region.
He expressed that their dream is to see Chobe region being represented by two teams at the First Division League because currently it is only being represented by Mbalakalungu FC. Makgasane noted that though the competition was not tough, they had challenges during the commencement of the league that affected their performance.
He stated when the season commenced, general manager and welfare manager who were very close to the players got job transfers from Chobe. He stated that the duo’s transfer affected the players’ morale and left a huge gap in the team to the extent that some players were losing hope and trust from the management without their presence in the team.
Makgasane stated he, together with some of the committee members made an effort to motivate the players during the absence of the duo, to restore their morale and they started winning games.
Meanwhile, Makgasane has encouraged the Kazungula Young Fighters supporters to unite and support the team in order to make their trip to Maun a success. He also pleaded with the Chobe business community and different stakeholders to support the team in different ways.
Makgasane lamented that most of their players are unemployed, and need support to develop their talent that may sustain livelihoods.
