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Tight affairs as FA Cup enters last 16

On offer: The Orange FA Cup trophy PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
On offer: The Orange FA Cup trophy PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The giants are stamping their authority in this season’s Orange FA Cup as only three teams from the lower division remain in the round of 16. The competition is drawing close to its finale and Mmegi Sport Correspondent KABELO BORANABI previews the weekend’s eight fixtures

Township Rollers vs Prisons XI Popa will enter the tie with a bit to prove after going down 3-2 to the Warders in a league tie played earlier this month. However, the cup tie is rather a different fixture to Popa’s earlier shocker. Rollers have never failed to go past the last round of 16 in the last three editions of the competition. The Blues are not having the best of seasons and still struggle to secure wins. Their opponents, Prisons XI are a tricky side to play against. Sepheko Motlhagodi’s troops will enjoy the underdog tag and hope to get one over Rollers once again.

When: April 22 (tomorrow)

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