FA Cup euphoria reaches south
Friday, February 16, 2024 | 90 Views |
The ultimate prize: The Orange FA Cup
Last weekend saw the first half of the round played in the north and from tomorrow, it is the turn of teams in the south to take to the field.
Eight teams will emerge from the two rounds in the north and south to join the 16 Premier League teams and eight First Division sides, completing the composition of the round of 32. Matebele FC have waited 364 days to have their day against VTM FC in the Orange Cup game.
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