GU Galaxy share spoils
22 Jan 2026
Premier League pacesetters Gaborone United (GU) and second-placed Jwaneng Galaxy played out a goalless draw on Wednesday night at the UB Stadium, a thrilling spectacle despite the lack of goals.
A crowd packed to the rafters as the two title contenders locked horns, witnessing an enthralling contest that unfortunately lacked the final touch in front of goal.
GU adopted a cautious approach, with man of the match Lebogang Ditsele dictating play from a deep-lying midfield role. The Reds preferred patient build-ups from the back, retaining possession in midfield with only occasional forward forays.
Galaxy showed greater attacking intent but were let down by Lesotho international winger Neo Mokhachane, an otherwise skilful player whose tendency to hold on to the ball too long slowed down attacks and allowed the GU defence time to recover.
The visitors attacked mainly from the wings. While Mokhachane’s right flank proved less effective, Kgotso Radithongwa was a constant threat on the left, repeatedly troubling GU right-back Alford Velaphi.
Early in the contest, GU’s tricky youngster Omphile “Pist” Ramoagi attempted to break the deadlock, but Galaxy goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko was equal to the task.
Midway through a first half of scant opportunities, GU goalkeeper Thabo Motswagole threw his body on the line alongside his defenders to block a series of Galaxy shots during a goalmouth scramble.
At the other end, Galaxy’s Manda Nonto was cautioned for a challenge as GU attempted to break through the visitors’ defensive lines.
Towards the break, Phoko went down to pull a save off of Ditsele as the match went into recess goalless.
Both technical teams made tactical substitutions in the second half to introduce fresh legs. GU brought on Godfrey Tauyatswala and Obry Amseb for Sheikh Sesay and Omphile Ramoagi, while Galaxy introduced Onkabetse Makgantai and Dynamo Fredericks in place of Thabang Sesinyi and Nongo.
Late in the match, Omaatla Kebatho tried his luck from distance, but his ambitious effort sailed just over the crossbar.
GU remained top of the log with 36 points from 14 games, while Galaxy stayed second on 33 points from the same number of matches.
Unbeaten GU now face traditional city rivals Township Rollers in a mouth-watering Gaborone Derby at Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng on Saturday in the pick of the weekend fixtures as the first round draws to a conclusion. ENDS
Source : BOPA
Author : Pako Lebanna
Location : Gaborone
Event : FNB Premiership game
Date : 22 Jan 2026
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