| An ice cream van which sold ices to fellow challengers during the 25-day trip also made it to the African destination. |
| The goal changed the face of the game as the hosts finally began to look like the Unibond title challengers they are and make City back-pedal. |
| But the contest was far from over as the two international challengers were intent on playing their hands late. |
| There is no doubting their commitment, however, and they will continue to offer obdurate opposition for the rest of the challengers. |
| Analysts say the president's tactics of power consolidation and political thuggery have been successful in shutting out challengers. |
| The challengers series begins next Tuesday with two round robins involving all nine challengers, where each win is one point. |
