The Midweek Sun

BIG FIXTURE

Security Systems, Gaborone United looks to fix each other in the next Orange FA Cup last 16 match

- BY NALEDI LEMOGANG

Security Systems’ head coach, David Botlhasits­e, is optimistic about the team’s upcoming Orange FA Cup match against Gaborone United. Although the match date is yet to be announced, the team’s recent victories have given them the confidence they need to face their opponents. In their last match, Security Systems defeated Masiatoka 2-1, while in a previous premier league match, they beat Gaborone United 3-2. Botlhasits­e believes that the team has the potential to do well in the tournament.

In the Orange FA Cup last 16 draw, Security Systems and Gaborone United have been paired together, making for a tough and unpredicta­ble match. While other big teams are facing lower division teams, these two teams will be facing each other, with Gaborone United still recovering from their recent defeat at the hands of Security Systems. With both teams being strong competitor­s, this match is sure to be a thrilling one.

In an interview after the victory over Masiatoka FC, the head coach, Botlhasits­e, expressed his excitement at reaching the last 16 of the Orange FA Cup tournament. When asked about the upcoming match against Gaborone United, he said that it will be a tough test, but that if they can overcome this challenge, they will have a good chance of progressin­g further in the tournament. He is confident in his team’s ability to succeed in the Orange FA Cup.

“In a cup competitio­n, we know we could face any team, so we need to be prepared for any challenge. If we have ambitions to win the Cup, we must be ready to face the strongest teams. That’s the nature of a cup competitio­n, it’s not always easy, but that’s what makes it exciting,” Botlhasits­e explains.

“We beat Gaborone United in the league, but we know they will come into this match determined to win. We respect their strength and determinat­ion, and we will be ready for the challenge,” he added.

He emphasized that what’s most important is how they prepare as a team for this match. In order to have success in the tournament, they need to be able to beat the top teams. He expressed confidence in his team’s ability to do well against Gaborone United and to advance in the cup competitio­n.

Gaborone United had registered victory against Prisons in the last round of the Orange FA Cup, advancing to the last 16 with a convincing 5-1 win. Expectatio­n is that they will be highly motivated to beat Security Systems and avenge their previous loss. This should be a thrilling match as Gaborone United are also the defending Champions of the Cup.

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