ABC Motsepe League | 17 October 2026
Baroka FC came from behind to beat Romatlaohle FC 3-1 at Mafori Mphahlele Stadium on Friday 17 October, with Karabo the hero of an entertaining ABC Motsepe League contest. The visitors struck first to lead at the interval approached, but Karabo hauled Bakgaga level with a superb free-kick to make it 1-1 at the break. Baroka then took charge after the restart, pulling clear to 2-1 before Karabo wrapped up his double and the three points with the third. It was a measured, patient recovery from a side that refused to panic after falling behind on home soil.
Level At The Break
Romatlaohle had the better of the opening half and took the lead, but Baroka found the response they needed just in time. Karabo stepped up to curl an outstanding free-kick home, restoring parity and sending the sides in at 1-1 at half-time. The equaliser kept the hosts in the contest and set the platform for a stronger second-half showing.
Bakgaga Finish The Job
Baroka came out with purpose after the interval and turned the game on its head, moving 2-1 ahead before Karabo struck again to make it 3-1 and settle matters. His second of the afternoon capped a fine individual display and sealed a deserved home win. For a side that has leaned on its home form this season, it was exactly the kind of resilient, come-from-behind result that builds momentum.
Final word
Going behind can unsettle a team, but Baroka answered in the best possible way at Mafori Mphahlele, with Karabo’s free-kick and his later strike turning an early deficit into a comfortable 3-1 victory. The home crowd that turned out for the Friday evening kick-off went home happy, having watched their side show both quality and character. Wins like this, built on a calm response to adversity, are the ones that define a promotion push.
