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Orapa targets reinforcements after near-miss

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Orapa United coach, Buyani Mbulawa, has called for reinforcements ahead of next season after watching his side fall short in the BH National Women’s First Division League National Championship playoff for a second consecutive year.

The Ostriches suffered a 5-1 defeat to Gaborone United's Red Roses in the championship final in Palapye recently, extending GU's dominance of the domestic game whilst leaving Orapa to reflect on another near-miss.

Despite the heavy scoreline, Mbulawa believes the gap between the two sides is not necessarily one of talent, but rather experience, exposure and squad depth.

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Orapa targets reinforcements after near-miss

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