This is because of the rise of minnows like Mochudi Buffaloes who have claimed the scalps of Gaborone giants, Township Rollers and Gaborone United (GU) on the way to the semi-finals. After their hard-fought win over GU last weekend, it remains to be seen whether the First Division side will pull another surprise by knocking-out Premier League side, Uniao Flamengo Santos. The two sides meet in the Coke semi-final at the National Stadium on Sunday. If they beat Santos, Buffaloes will become the second First Division South outfit to reach the final of the knock-out competition after Mokgosi Young Fighters who lost 2-1 to Notwane in the 1997 decider before a packed National Stadium.
This week, Buffaloes were confident that they can achieve the feat. "We have been preparing like in the past but the only difference this time around is that Santos are a very good side tactically and we will have to be cautious. They have a youthful squad which will prove tough for my players but I have confidence that we can match them," said Buffaloes' coach Moshe Koitsiwe. If he guides Buffaloes to the final, Koitsiwe will become an instant hero in Mochudi where he has already made history.
