Banana skins await elite teams in FA Cup

Bright start:  The Orange FA Cup reaches a crucial stage PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Bright start: The Orange FA Cup reaches a crucial stage PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The monsoon season is fast approaching its final days but the ground in the Season Three of the Orange FA Cup remains too slippery for Premier League teams.

Last weekend, Premier League teams made their debut in this season's edition and six of the 16 teams slipped out of the competition. The Orange FA Cup enters the round of 16 starting today and more causalities could fall from the elite league. Reigning champions, Gaborone United (GU) are fresh from scoring six goals against second-tier side, Motaung Young Fighters away in Kang last weekend.

The Reds will be worried to let a goal against a rather lightweight opponent in the last 32 rounds. GU are in Francistown this evening to take on yet another second-tier side, Calendar Stars at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. Two consecutive long trips might take a toll on the Premier League log leaders and the home side will feel they are better rested of the two. Stars reached the last 16 with a narrow 1-0 win over neighbours, Chadibe FC. Extension Gunners will be in action tomorrow afternoon against BIUST All Stars at the Serowe Sports Complex.

Editor's Comment
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