Galaxy complete FA Cup three-peat
Goitsemodimo Kaelo | Tuesday June 2, 2026 09:43
The victory saw Galaxy achieve a feat in the Orange FA Cup previously accomplished by Gaborone United (GU), who won the competition three years in succession (2020, 2022, and 2023).
Galaxy's latest triumph underlines the club's growing stature as one of the country’s dominant football forces.
The final appeared destined for a Chiefs celebration when Magosi took an early lead through Ronaldo Fortune, sending their supporters into wild celebrations. Chiefs looked organised and determined early on as they sought to end Galaxy's reign in the competition.
Despite that, champions often find a way back, and Galaxy once again demonstrated the resilience that has defined their recent success.
The mining side gradually took control of proceedings and found the equaliser immediately through former Chiefs midfielder, Keitumetse Samunzala, to restore parity before the break. The teams went into recess locked at 1-1.
With momentum firmly on their side, Galaxy returned from the interval looking the more dangerous team.
Their persistence eventually paid off when they grabbed the winning goal, through striker Omaatla Kebatho, sparking jubilant scenes among their supporters and sealing another memorable chapter in the club's history.
The victory not only secured silverware but also capped a successful campaign for Galaxy. The team finished second in the Botswana Premier League and successfully defended the FA Cup, confirming their consistency across domestic competitions.
Galaxy's triumph means they will once again represent Botswana on the continental stage next season. They join league champions Gaborone United as the country's two representatives in African club competitions, mirroring last season's arrangement.
For a club that has steadily risen through the ranks over the past decade, the latest achievement further strengthens its reputation as a model of stability and ambition. Winning a cup competition once can be difficult, defending it even harder, but lifting the trophy three years in a row places Galaxy in elite company.
Despite finishing second in the league, Galaxy can reflect on a campaign that delivered another major trophy and a place in the record books.
Three consecutive FA Cup titles, a runners-up league finish and another ticket to continental football represent a season few clubs could match.
For Centre Chiefs, the defeat will be painful after a spirited display that threatened to end Galaxy's dominance.