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Mapogo Lions - The Battles of Africa
Ranger report: 3 Mapogos versus 4 Matimbas
... The mystery night of June 19th 2011: In June 2011 another epic battle took place. The 3 remaining Mapogos (Makhulu, Pretty Boy and Mr. T) fought the younger and huge Matimbas (probably against the oldest of them, Hairy Belly, Ginger Matimba and one more fo the Matimbas). Even now in their old days, the 3 old warriors pushed the Matimbas out of their area.
For days a Showdown was brewing on the northern border of Sabi Sands. The Matimbas, Majingilanes and also the Mapogos moved at the same time on the very thin line of their kingdoms. There was a night battle and the traces could be clearly seen on the 3 Mapogos. It was a Clash of Titans.
The Mapogos succesfully defended their pride and held their ground. The old Mapogos supremacy proved one more time. As we all know the Mapogos won that battle, with heavy injuries though, and that against 3 younger Matimbas. Makhulu was 13+ yo, PB 11+ and MrT almost 10.
After their defeat the 4 Matimbas gave up their plans to expand west into the Mapogo Kingdom and turned their interest towards the East and SE. This brought them in direct confrontation with the Majingilane in August 2011. The full fury of the Sava males felt the infamous Night watchmen and left the battlefield defeated.
The Spartans, meanwhile, consolidated their rule and remained firmly on the throne. A danger was approaching them from the south. The young Selatis moved deeper and deeper into Mapogoland ...