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BFA, Orange to renew FA Cup terms

Orange FA cup last 48 draw being done by BFA president, Babitseng and Orange Botswana CEO, Maïga PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Orange FA cup last 48 draw being done by BFA president, Babitseng and Orange Botswana CEO, Maïga PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Orange Botswana CEO Néné Maïga has hinted the telecommunications giants will continue as the title sponsors of the national FA Cup competition beyond the end of the current deal.

Orange Botswana and the Botswana Football Association (BFA) first agreed to terms on the FA Cup contract in 2019 as part of a three-year deal. The sponsorship was renewed in 2022 for a further three years and it is set to conclude in the 2024–2025 football season.

Speaking at the launch of the sixth edition of the Orange FA Cup held on Wednesday in Gaborone, Maïga said it is within the telecommunications' hope that the competition will continue beyond 2025. She said in the last five editions, the Orange FA Cup has consistently showcased its transformative power as it has, year in and year out, helped identify and elevate grassroots talent across the country. Maïga highlighted that the Orange FA Cup is the only competition availed for teams in the regional leagues to top tier league and that a lot of raw talents have since found their place in the top tier.

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