Rollers draw Orapa in Mascom semi-final

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The Mascom Top 8 draw dished an exciting line-up PIC: KATLEGO MOTSAMAI

The Mascom Top 8 semi-final draw held in Gaborone yesterday saw defending champions Orapa United pitted against Township Rollers in what is a repeat of last year’s final. The other semi-final sees BDF XI host Jwaneng Galaxy in the first game of the two-legged semi-final.

The Orapa United and Rollers encounter is expected to be an intriguing one, as Rollers will be eyeing to redeem themselves from the humiliation they suffered at the hands of the Ostriches in last year’s final, which they lost 3-1.

Rollers are targeting a fourth final and are in pursuit of a second Mascom Top 8 title. Orapa United will on the other hand aim for a second successive final.

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Rollers draw Orapa in Mascom semi-final

The Mascom Top 8 semi-final draw held in Gaborone yesterday saw defending champions Orapa United pitted against Township Rollers in what is a repeat of last year’s final. The other semi-final sees BDF XI host Jwaneng Galaxy in the first game of the two-legged semi-final.