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FA Cup returns

Botswana Football Association and Orange Botswana will on Wednesday 23rd January, make a first round draw of the Orange FA cup.

The FA cup makes a return to football circles after a 6-year absence due to the lack of a sponsor for the exciting Football Association competition. The competition will see regional champions, first division and premier league teams battle it out for the championship.

The 2018/19 Orange FA cup will feature 48 teams. That is:

a) 16 Premier League Teams;
b) 16 First Division teams (Top 8 from First Division north and south respectively)
c) 16 teams from the region (regional champions)

This will be based on season 2017/18 league standings.

Tomorrow’s draw will see first division teams & regional champions pitted against each other.

The 48 teams that will compete in this edition of the FA Cup.

1. WHITE DIAMONDS
2. KAZUNGULA FIGHTERS
3. ELEVEN ANGELS
4. MAUN UNITED TERRORS
5. BLUE STARS SC
6. MOTAUNG YOUNG FIGHTERS FC
7. SAND DIAMONDS FC
8. KING RODGERS SC
9. HOLY GHOST
10. ATLANTA CHIEFS
11. DIGODI
12. JWANENG FIGHTERS
13. TSA BOTLHE FC
14. SANTA GREEN
15. PEACE MAKERS
16. PALAPYE ALL STARS
17. BR HIGHLANDERS FC
18. SUA FLAMENGO FC
19. MOTLAKASE POWER DYNAMOS
20. MORUPULE WANDERERS FC
21. GREEN LOVERS FC
22. NICO UNITED FC
23. CALENDAR STARS FC
24. GREAT NORTH TIGERR FC
25. NOTWANE FC
26. PRISONS XI SC
27. MOGODITSHANE FIGHTERS
28. BROADHURST UNITED FC
29. BLACK PERIL FC
30. BLACK RANGERS FC
31. RED SPARKS FC
32. MOCHUDI ROVERS FC

Premier League teams

33. TOWNSHIP ROLLERS FC
34. JWANENG GALAXY FC
35. ORAPA UNITED FC
36. MISCELLANEOUS SC
37. GABORONE UNITED SC
38. BDF XI
39. SHARPS SHOOTING STARS
40. BLACK FOREST FC
41. GILPORT LIONS
42. FLAMENGO SANTOS
43. TAFIC FC
44. POLICE XI
45. MOCHUDI CENTRE CHIEFS FC
46. SECURITY SYSTEMS
47. SANKOYO BUSH BUCKS
48. EXTENSION GUNNERS

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CAF Head of Safety and Security and BFA President Pay Courtesy Visit to Police Leadership

In a significant gesture of collaboration and partnership, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of Safety and Security for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), along with Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Mr. Tariq T. Babitseng and BFA Chief Operations Officer Mr. Kago Mosinyi, paid a courtesy visit to the Botswana Police Service. The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations, focusing on the integral role that the police play in ensuring the safety and security of all BFA competitions.

During the visit, the delegation met with integral pool of experts a  group of key police leaders, who are central to the successful execution of security operations at football events across the country. Among those present were prominent members of the Botswana Police Service, including Mr. Katlholo Mosimanegape, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and several senior officers.

These included Senior Assistant Commissioner Antony Wally (Director of Operations), Senior Assistant Commissioner Godfrey Phonchi (Commander, SSG), Senior Assistant Commissioner Boeletswe Gobotswang (Director, Departmental Services), Senior Assistant Commissioner Reginald Matlhaba (Divisional Commander, South Central), Senior Assistant Commissioner Mudongo Chitutu (Director, Crime Intelligence), and Assistant Commissioner Christopher B. Ndlovu (Deputy Director of Traffic).

The meeting was focused on discussing the coordination and support provided by the police in delivering effective safety and security measures during BFA matches, as well as future collaboration on upcoming projects. The visit highlighted the importance of this partnership in ensuring smooth and secure football matches for both players and spectators.

Both Dr. Emeruwa and Mr. Babitseng expressed their gratitude for the continued cooperation and commitment of the Botswana Police Service in safeguarding the integrity of football events and ensuring the safety of all involved.

 

 

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