FA Cup euphoria reaches south

Friday, February 16, 2024 | 90 Views |

The Orange FA Cup excitement reaches the southern regions of the country this weekend, taking centre stage in the first round.

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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