Galaxy hands Batswana Independence gift

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National champions, Jwaneng Galaxy gave Batswana an early Independece day present when they eliminated Orlando Pirates to reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League.

The two sides had played to a 1-1 aggregate score and the local side prevailed in the penalty shootout. The game was played in South Africa. In the shootout, Galaxy managed to score all the five penalties while Pirates missed one.

They have now reached the group stages of the Champions League for the second time. The first to do so was Township Rollers when they were under the tutelage of Serbian mentor, Nikola Kavazovic.

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Galaxy hands Batswana Independence gift

National champions, Jwaneng Galaxy gave Batswana an early Independece day present when they eliminated Orlando Pirates to reach the group stages of the CAF Champions League.

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