To acclimate to the dusty conditions at the Chobe Junior Secondary School ground, Rollers conducted their training sessions at MmaMasire grounds in Gaborone West earlier this week, aiming to neutralise Young Fighters' anticipated advantage as the lower division side hosts the match.
Rollers travel to Kasane acutely aware of the banana skin stories that the Orange FA Cup has thus far brewed, which has seen giants, BDF XI and Mochudi Centre Chiefs bite the dust. Apart from the home advantage, the Kazungula side relies on its supporters to rally the team towards a memorable victory.
For the decorated Popa, this encounter offers both an opportunity and a challenge as they confront one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament. Popa aspire to overcome Young Fighters but acknowledge the challenge of facing relatively unknown opponents. The unfamiliarity of Young Fighters introduces an element of unpredictability to the match, promising an intriguing encounter, especially after the surprises witnessed last weekend. Jwaneng Galaxy, following their challenging journey to Tanzania in the CAF Champions League, refocus on the Orange FA Cup.
Their continental campaign concluded disappointingly with a 6-0 defeat in a match marked by disturbing scenes. Lesagagaripa la Dinaledi face Holy Ghosts at the Galaxy Stadium in Jwaneng at 4pm, seeking to return to winning ways against an opponent they have historically dominated. However, a cup game presents a different kettle of fish.
In another all-Premier League clash, Masitaoka confront David Botlhasitse’s Security Systems at the Dinaledi Sport Academy Stadium, while Police XI welcome Eleven Angels to the Otse Police College. Additional Saturday fixtures include TAFIC playing away against Sand Diamonds in Hukuntsi, and Taung Young Stars squaring off against Chadibe at the Taung Arena.
On Sunday, the marquee fixture involves top-tier sides Nico United and Phillimon Makwengwe's Morupule Wanderers at the Sam Sono Stadium. Tsabotlhe face Mogoditshane Fighters at the Serowe Sports Complex. All games kick off at 4pm.
