Calendar Stars edge BDF XI to book top 16 spot

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ONTO THE NEXT ROUND: Calendar Stars. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

FRANCISTOWN: Calendar Stars have secured a spot in the top 16 of the Orange FA cup following a convincing 3-1 win over BDF XI on Sunday.

The victory comes as a welcome relief for Stars who are currently struggling in the league.

Head coach, Joseph ‘Chippa’ Mokgatha, attributed the win to his team's mindset. He elaborated that the FA Cup is a different ball game compared to the league, where they are under pressure most of the time.

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Calendar Stars edge BDF XI to book top 16 spot

FRANCISTOWN: Calendar Stars have secured a spot in the top 16 of the Orange FA cup following a convincing 3-1 win over BDF XI on Sunday.