09 Nov 2026

Jwaneng Galaxy will clash with Mochudi Centre Chiefs in a highly anticipated explosive maiden African Hero Top 8 final match at the National Stadium on December 12.

Reneilwe Letsholonyane’s Magosi, as Chiefs are fondly called, advanced to the final match after staging a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Sua Flamingoes FC in the first semifinal match of the Top 8 double header played at the National Stadium on Saturday.

Chiefs found themselves staring down the barrel of a disastrous semi-final defeat as Sua Flamingoes scored twice inside the first half in quick succession.

Nippy striker, Kenneth Muguna and national Under 23 utility player, Tsholofelo Speakson both took advantage of some pitiful defending to give Sua a commanding lead much to the surprise of Magosi faithfuls who were in good spirits through song and dance.

The situation looked dire during the course of the first period with the visitors throwing everything in their armoury to dismantle Chiefs.

Former Township Rollers marksman Thapelo Balatlheng nearly added more woes for Magosi but a well stretched save from Keoagile Kgosipula saved the day.

Toward the half hour mark Tlhalefo Molebatsi broke freely inside the box but his effort flew wide with Motswagole well beaten.

The introduction of Omphile Vissagie and Kgosietsile Ernest in the first half helped shift the momentum.

Buoyed by their never-say-die supporters, Magosi pushed hard and were finally rewarded after a nice build up resulting in an inch perfect cut back from Kevin Ndebele, which was easily slotted past Kenneth Mmoko by an oncoming Gilbert Baruti.

Four minutes into the second half Chiefs leading goal scorer in the competition Mpho Kgaswane equalised from a rebound inside the box.

With both tied at two goals apiece, Chiefs looked the hungrier with endless attacks

Past the hour mark, Baruti waved in a corner kick and Chiefs defender Benson Mosokobanji rose above his markers to head home a perfect goal and send Maaparankwe into wild raptures.

Sua did not sit back but went for the jugular in the dying minutes and nearly forced the game into extra time but were indecisive in front of Kgosipula.

In the second semifinal of the night, Gaborone United watched in disbelieve as Jwaneng Galaxy held to their solitary18th minute strike until the end of the game.

Kgotso Radithongwa hit one past Thabo Motswagole and by the time referee Thabang Ketshabile blew the final whistle, the goal cemented Galaxy’s road to the final.

Galaxy earned victory in the close contest but awaits the real test when they square up against Magosi in the final match in December. ENDS