Football in Limpopo suffered a huge blow following the relegation of one of the biggest clubs in the province from the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
This after Baroka FC were relegated to the ABC Motsepe League following a devastating 3 – 0 loss to promotion hopefuls Kruger United at the Mafori Mphahlele Stadium in Lebowakgomo.
The home side’s three-year stay in the second-tier comes to an end, while Kruger edged further and further to the title and outright promotion to the Betway Premiership.
The Lebowakgomo outfit are rooted at the foot of the table with just 19 points from 27 games and mathematically they will be unable to catch the other clubs that are ahead of them on the table.
The relegation of Baroka FC is a big blow for the province as Bakgaga ba Ga – Mphahlele as they are the only club in the country to build and utilize their own stadium.
The 3 000 seater Mafori Mphahlele Stadium served as a new jewel in the Southern African football scene which is dominated by venues that are Municipal – owned.
With Baroka FC relegation officially confirmed, another Limpopo outfit, Black Leopards are also in the firing line and are favorites to get the chop come end of the season.
Lidoda Duvha are second from bottom with 25 points from 27 games and need a miracle to survive in the next three matchdays.
Chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has remained upbeat that despite his club now set to be campaign in the amateur ranks, claiming that the name of his side will always remain relevant and has vowed to return to the Premier Soccer League soon.
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