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Orange FA Cup : PUC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Orange FA Cup : PUC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Defending champions, Gaborone United's exist from the Orange FA Cup on Sundays means there will be a new title holder as the competition reached the semi-final stage.

GU lost to Jwaneng Galaxy in an absorbing encounter which was decided by penalties. Galaxy joined Orapa United, TAFIC and First Division side, UB Hawks who are the only team remaining from the lower divisions. Hawks claimed the scalp of Police XI on Saturday to progress to a historic semi-final spot. The semi-final draw was conducted on Sunday after a marathon penalty shoot-out between GU and Galaxy which ended in 13-12 in favour of the mining town-based side.

Galaxy is pitied against Hawks while the Ostriches will take on TAFIC. The semi-finals take place at the National Stadium on Saturday with UB Hawks and Galaxy kicking-off proceedings at 4pm while TAFIC and Orapa meet at 8pm. Galaxy is on the verge of completing a double and put their name in the history books of local football. Lesagaripa are the favourites to win the Botswana Premier League (BPL) as they have 10-point lead from second placed Township Rollers with seven games remaining.

Editor's Comment
Doping needs our collective action

As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...

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