Kings Park Arena in Gumare will tomorrow host a clash between Gumare based rookies, City Kings and The Jungle Kings (Police XI) in the Orange FA Cup.
City Kings walk into this encounter with confidence after a penalty shootout victory morale booster against Mochudi Centre Chiefs in the last 32. Riding high on this momentum, City Kings are determined to go all the way.
City Kings, with their attacking flair, will look to break down the Jungle Kings’ resolute defense. The midfield battle will be intense, as both teams vie for control, clash of tactics, passion, and raw determination.
Likewise, The Jungle Kings, will not be a walk overs, as they equally have their eyes fixated on the ultimate prize.
The Jungle Kings’ die-hard supporters believe their team can upset the odds, with City Kings’ faithful equally confident as they have powered their way into the last 16 of the competition.
City Kings’ faithful believe that their team possesses the perfect blend of experience and talent and are not intimidated by the powerhouses like Township Rollers, Jwaneng Galaxy, and Gaborone United. In fact, one die-hard supporter, who prefers to remain anonymous, boldly declared that if they could beat Mochudi Centre Chiefs, they can do it against any opponent.
City Kings’ head coach Casper Elijah has emphasised that his boys are focused to approach every game with good plan and strategies, indicating that they will not let their victory over Mochudi Centre Chiefs cloud their minds.
“Police XI is a formidable opponent, and we will take them like any other team,” he said, indicating that his plan is to win and progress into the next stage of the competition. The boys are in good spirits, and they are ready for the challenge tomorrow.
Eight fixtures of the Orange FA Cup will unfold this weekend, igniting passion and drama on the field.
On Saturday, UB Hawks welcomes VTM FC at SSG Grounds, Pula Roofing meet Sua Flamingoes at Ramodibe grounds and Mbalakalungu FC welcomes Tafic at Kasane Prisons grounds.
Tsabotlhe FC and Jwaneng Galaxy are at the Serowe Sports Complex while Township Rollers welcomes Nico United at Lobatse Sports Complex. On Sunday, Chadibe will go head-to-head against Orapa United at home while Security Systems welcomes the Money machine, Gaborone United at the Dinaledi Academy stadium.
