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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>After this weekend\u2019s games, Season 5 of the Orange FA Cup is expected to get even hotter by each stage.<\/b><\/p>\n

Following the completion of the weekend\u2019s fixtures, a last 32 draw was conducted and expectations are for the fixtures to play on the week of March 9-10.<\/p>\n

When the draw was conducted, Santa Green FC were paired against struggling premier league giants, Orapa United.<\/p>\n

After experiencing some low patch in the premier league, The Ostriches are looking forward to use the FA Cup to redeem their pride and are well aware what a loss to the lowly rated Santa Green would mean.<\/p>\n

BDF XI are expected to take a long journey to Chobe where they will be visitors to Mbalakalungu FC, a team that has always proved to be a tough nut on their home ground. Mogoditshane Fighters, struggling to keep up pace in the First Division South (FDS), will face Tsabotlhe FC of Serowe.<\/p>\n

Over the weekend, Tsabong outfit, Desert Nxau tasted a rare victory when they defeated Walker FC of Molepolole 3-1. This was only their second win this season, with their solitary win coming in a league game against Notwane FC.<\/p>\n

They will now face Pula Roofing. After shocking fellow premier league rivals, VTM FC will now be looking to continue their winning feat when they face less fancied Shoshong United.<\/p>\n

The premier league rookies outdid themselves over the weekend when they defeated the much fancied Matebele FC 3-0 at the VTM Arena on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Police XI on the other hand will face a tough test against Eleven Angels. Ever since coming to the premier league two seasons ago, Angels have been one of the trickiest teams to play against.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Jwaneng Galaxy will face Holy Ghosts for the second time in a short while.<\/p>\n

The two faced each other this past weekend in a premier league game where Galaxy emerged 3-0 winners, courtesy of a Thabang Sesinyi hat trick.<\/p>\n

Holy Banyana, as the Mmopane outfit are christened by its supporters, would be hoping for sweet revenge against the Botswana representatives in the CAF competitions.<\/p>\n

Taung Young Strikers will face Chadibe FC, who are one of the toughest teams in the First Division North.<\/p>\n

After seeing off fellow FDS campaigners in Union Flamengoes Santos, UB Hawks will be looking forward to eliminating another fellow second division side, Notwane FC.<\/p>\n

In the league, UB Hawks have been gaining confidence with each game, a positive they would be looking forward to maintaining in the Orange FA Cup.<\/p>\n

Masitaoka FC of Molepolole will face Security Systems while Gaborone United will look forward to easing last Prisons XI.<\/p>\n

Nico United will face fellow mining town neighbour, Morupule Wanderers while Extension Gunners will pit horns against Sua Flamingoes. Mochudi Cetre Chiefs have been extended a better chance at progressing to the last 16 after being drawn against minors, City Kings of Gumare, while Township Rollers will travel to the Kazungula Young Fighters.<\/p>\n

In the last fixture, Sand Diamonds will pit its strength against TAFIC FC.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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