BPL final fixtures released
Monday, September 25, 2023 | 160 Views |
The fixtures reflect that, new comers, TAFIC, Matebele and VTM will be in action on the first opening day of the season.
TAFIC will kick-start their campaign at home with Orapa United while VTM start their maiden Premier League season away to BDF XI at the Lobatse Sports Complex. Matebele will also be away on the first day, to Security Systems.
The match has been scheduled to take place at the VTM Arena. Township Rollers who have had a busy pre-season, will start their league action against Masitaoka at the National Stadium while Gaborone United (GU) travel to Selebi-Phikwe for a date with Nico United. National champions, Jwaneng Galaxy will kick-start their title defence against Holy Ghost on October 8. The match has been scheduled to take place at the VTM Arena.
The defending champions are currently preparing for the second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round against South African giants, Orlando Pirates. Galaxy carry a slight 1-0 lead going into the second leg. In the other fixtures scheduled for October 8, Police XI will host Sua Flamingoes at the Lobatse Sports Complex while Morupule Wanderers and Eleven Angels lock horns at the Palapye Stadium. The next league action has been scheduled to take place on October 18.
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