History beckons in ‘special’ FA Cup final
Friday, December 10, 2021 | 490 Views |
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The 8.30pm kickoff match has pitted the two sides looking to mark their names in the books of history in their own capacities. The Reds are currently the most successful side in the FA Cup. The team is tied with their cross-town rivals, Township Rollers on six titles each.
On Saturday evening, Moyagoleele will be looking for a record seventh FA Cup to cement their name as the undisputed kings of knockout football. GU will be facing a Masitaoka side that is chasing its first ever major title in the team’s 53 years of existence. Majatlhaga have several lower league accolades and on Saturday evening, they will be eyeing their first major cup win at the scalp of the Reds. Masitaoka will be looking to join the elite class of TASC, Police XI, BMC FC (now Gilport Lions) and Orapa United, who won the FA Cup on their first final tie.
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