Football lovers will once again be treated to thrilling action across various venues as the First Division North (FDN) league returns this weekend after a break that began on December 13th. Widely regarded as the more competitive of the two first-tier divisions, the 2025/26 FDN season has already delivered plenty of excitement, with two new clubs setting the early pace. Tonota FC, who swapped league status with Makungulupeswa, while newly-formed Enesia FC, who took Chadibe’s spot, have shown clear intent from the opening whistle.
Now, after a month-and-a-half layoff, the league resumes this Saturday. The pick of the weekend duels is a top-of-the-table clash between log leaders Tonota FC and third-place Tsabotlhe FC, two highly competitive sides separated by an 11-point gap. Known as ‘Spondo se a Debola’, the boys in Orange have been in scintillating form, backed by their vociferous and colourful supporters’ choir.
With 33 points from a possible 39 and still unbeaten, Spondo look every bit champions in waiting. Under the guidance of experienced gaffer, Thaloba ‘Machine’ Nthaga, Tonota have scored 22 goals and conceded just seven, the best defensive record in the league. Their ambition has been further underlined in the current transfer window.
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The club bolstered its squad with Cedrick Ramojela from Gaborone United, midfielder Letswang ‘Pogba’ Muyambo from Sankoyo Bush Bucks, striker Patrick Mosalagae from Tsabotlhe FC, and perhaps most impressively, strength and conditioning coach, Oscar Mahlako from South African side, Marumo Gallants. Tonota have been the busiest club on the market and at one point were even linked with Township Rollers’ legendary goalkeeper, Kabelo Dambe. Saturday’s home encounter will be a real test of character for the log leaders against a Tsabotlhe side that started the season strongly before showing signs of fatigue toward the end of the first round.
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