Tlhompho Kebitsang’s Long-Range Strike Not Enough In Gaborone
⚽ Result
J4K Superstars 3
Terror Classic SC 1
🏆 Competition
Away friendly match
📅 When
Saturday, 26 September 2026
📍 Venue
Gaborone (Away)
Terror Classic SC faced J4K Superstars in a tournament away match at Gaborone on 26 September 2026, kicking off promptly at 10:00am. The encounter ended in a 3-1 defeat for Terror Classic SC after 90 minutes plus five minutes of extra time, with J4K Superstars securing victory by netting three goals.
Terror Classic SC lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, deploying a back four consisting of Kitso Koontse at right back, Thabang Selaki and Oteng Sebego as central defenders, and Romeo Kelathegetswe on the left side of defence. The midfield quartet featured Tlhompho Kebitsang on the right wing, central midfielders Kagiso Letsebe and Bokhutlo Ntona, and Kutlo Ntsima operating on the left flank. Up front, the strike partnership comprised Jabari Matenge on the right and Gideon Ntiro on the left. This setup was expected to provide defensive solidity, width in midfield, and two forwards to spearhead attacks. The substitutes available to the coach were Dennis Matlho, Afrika Mosekwa, Joseph Doika, Moreri Mmoshe, Kutlo Kekgonegile, Heinrich Van-neel, and Omphile Joseph.
The match began with an early setback for Terror Classic SC when goalkeeper James Kadramotho was forced off injured after just 14 minutes, replaced by Dennis Matlho. This early change unsettled the team’s defensive organisation. J4K Superstars capitalised on this disruption, opening the scoring in the 22nd minute to take the lead.
Despite efforts to regain composure, Terror Classic SC went into the interval trailing 1-0. At half-time, the manager made a sweeping tactical reshuffle, introducing four substitutes immediately after the break. Afrika Mosekwa replaced Jabari Matenge, Joseph Doika came on for Gideon Ntiro, Moreri Mmoshe took over from Kutlo Ntsima, and Kutlo Kekgonegile replaced right back Kitso Koontse. These changes aimed to inject fresh energy and alter the team’s dynamics on both flanks and defence.
J4K Superstars doubled their advantage in the 61st minute, putting further pressure on the visitors. However, Terror Classic SC responded swiftly through a moment of individual brilliance. In the 65th minute, right midfielder Tlhompho Kebitsang unleashed a powerful long-range strike with his right foot from outside the box, following a neat short pass from left defender Romeo Kelathegetswe. This goal offered a glimmer of hope and demonstrated Kebitsang’s quality, earning him the player of the match accolade.
The visitors’ hopes were dashed again when J4K Superstars restored their two-goal cushion in the 79th minute. With the match slipping away, Terror Classic SC made two more tactical substitutions in the 80th minute, bringing on Heinrich Van-neel for Joseph Doika and Omphile Joseph for central midfielder Bokhutlo Ntona, seeking to alter the course of the game.
Despite these late efforts, Terror Classic SC could not break down the opposition’s defence further, and the match concluded 3-1 in favour of J4K Superstars. The referee maintained control with a solid performance throughout, rated 6, allowing the game to flow despite the numerous substitutions and tactical adjustments.
In summary, Terror Classic SC’s campaign at Gaborone was hampered by an early injury to their goalkeeper and a resilient J4K Superstars side who capitalised on their chances. The lone goal from Kebitsang was a highlight in an otherwise challenging afternoon for the visitors.