Pushing off the generally sluggish performance from both teams, their stand-off permeates a sense of nostalgic excitement for which team will come out on top.
Premier league matches for this year have seen mixed results for Notwane, however their 3-2 win against Morupule Wanderers last Sunday has energised the team with a sense of pertinent focus which will most likely be translated into the FA Cup.
TAFIC on the other hand finds itself burning strong off the energy it’s new coach, Bakanuki Maseko, who demonstrated his 'quick one-twos, possession football' philosophy on Sunday which helped rescue a point against First Division North leaders, Nico United. Godknows Mutina's strike saved the match for TAFIC in a 1-1 draw.
This supercharged energy has sent fans into an anxious frenzy as they anticipate other major faceoffs from the FA Cup draw such as the Gilport Lions against Township Rollers and Security Systems, Mochudi Centre Chiefs ties.
Lokgwabe will face Motaung Young Strikers for the right to play giants Gaborone United, while Mogoditshane Fighters and Skoon Boys tie will determine who meets Jwaneng Galaxy. The deciders are scheduled for March 26 and 27 respectively. The last 32 ties will be played in April, with dates yet to be confirmed.
Orange Sponsorship Coordinator, Segomotso Kgwatalala, encouraged fans to come together and show support for their favourite lower and premier division teams. “Football is a universal love language that unites people together. This is our opportunity as a telecommunication’s provider to unite our customers together through football and by bridging the digital divide,” Kgwatalala said. “To show our love and support for our fans we’ve introduced ‘fan of the match’, which will allow fans a chance to win P200 in airtime courtesy of Orange Botswana just to say thank you for supporting your teams,” she added.
The full fixtures;
Prisons XI vs Matebele Orapa United vs Holy Ghost Miscellaneous vs Police XI Eleven Angels vs Bobonong Peace Makers Security Systems vs Mochudi Center Chiefs Black Forest vs Morupule Wanderers Nico United vs MR Highlanders Mogoditshane Fighters/Skoon Boys vs Jwaneng Galaxy Chadibe FC vs Calendar Stars BDF XI vs Molepolole City Stars Gaborone United vs Motaung Young Fighters/Lokgwabe Tsa Botlhe FC vs Sua Flamingoes Gilport Lions vs Township Rollers Kgabo-Setso vs Extension Gunners Tlokweng Red Sparks vs BIUST All Stars Notwane FC vs TAFIC Sc
