The past six months have been a tumultuous period for Botswana Meat Commission F.C. who will be hoping that the second half of the season brings about a period of much-needed stability. The Club are searching for their third manager this year, amid reports of backroom dissent and treachery. Daniel Nare appeared likely to succeed Kaizer Kalambo, after resigning from his job at Extension Gunners, but has declared that he has no interest in returning to football until the New Year. Enos Mmesi, the former assistant manager, should now be considered the favourite to inherit the role. Nevertheless, chairman Sonny Phiri may question the logic of appointing a manager so intrinsically linked with the old regime, and instead opt to start afresh. Meanwhile, Kalambo looks set to return to the game straight away at First Division-strugglers Kanye Swallows.

Kalambo may have considered himself unfortunate to be dismissed only ten games into his reign, but the BMC board believed that they had to act swiftly to halt the slide down the league. Expectations of a top half finish appeared justified after only four games. The side had already obtained eight points, and enjoyed wins over a strong Gunners team and an admittedly poor Motlakase. However, this good form deteriorated immediately after Varsity began their coverage, as the team struggled with the increased media scrutiny. The past seven games have seen four losses and three draws, as the team has slumped to eleventh, and only kept from sliding into the relegation zone by the ineptitude of those below them.

Nonetheless, the BMC side should not be overly disheartened by the season so far, as there have been numerous positives which they can take from it. The team is still rebuilding, after considerable losses to the playing staff over the off-season. The defence has proven to be one of the strongest in the league, as only three other sides have conceded fewer than the thirteen that BMC have let in. Scoring goals has been more of a concern, and the team will look to provide greater support to the talented but unpredictable Kenano Kgetholetsile, who has found the net six times already this season.

Therefore there is no reason for BMC to fear the months ahead. They are still adjusting to their new home, and will be hopeful of converting the draws obtained there into wins. A new manager will bring fresh impetus to a team that is approaching a series of winnable games against TASC, Police XI and Black Peril. Only a few points separate the teams in the middle of the Botswanan Premier League table, and one good month will see the team from Lobatse back where they believe they belong.