Botswana Guardian

Football spectacle begins

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the Alarm Boys are looking to maintain a solid performanc­e as they have done in the past three seasons. In Selebi Phikwe, Nico United will take on a star studded and last season’s runners up Gaborone United at the iconic Sam Sono Stadium. With the Money Machine boasting talented players, this match promises to be a display of skill and tactical prowess. Emerging local coach Wame Mokoke will take on a big challenge on his first outing with Majombolo, while Pontsho Moloi and his troops will seek to do better on the road, something they struggled with in the previous season. Tafic FC and Orapa United will lock horns at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. The clash between these two teams is likely to be a physical and hard- fought encounter, with both sides aiming to start the season with a victory. Tafic returns to the league eager to stay on while Orapa United will want to challenge for the title. BDF XI will go head- to- head with newcomers VTM at the Lobatse Sports Complex. As one of the highly anticipate­d matches of the weekend, fans can expect a thrilling contest between these two teams. VTM has been a growing outlet in the local league while Matebele have been experienci­ng an up and down form recently so this game will likely swing both sides. On Sunday, Holy Ghost will host defending champions Jwaneng Galaxy at the VTM Arena. This match promises to be an exciting affair, with both teams looking to make an early statement in the league, Galaxy coming on the back of a famous victory over South African giants, Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League will be oozing with confidence. Police XI will face Sua Flamingoes at the Lobatse Sports Complex. The clash between these two sides is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams eager to secure a positive result but a draw is very likely between the two teams. Morupule Wanderers will welcome Eleven Angels at the Palapye Stadium. Fans can expect a lively encounter as both teams strive to get their season off to a winning start, both teams will be out to gun for points early in the season but it is the home side Morupule that is expected to get something positive out of the game while Angels could be a spoiler. The opening fixtures of the BFL season are sure to captivate football enthusiast­s across the country. Fans will be treated to a weekend filled with intense competitio­n, skillful displays, and passionate performanc­es.

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