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Kurira Innocent, Sports reporter
THE Bulawayo Amateur Football League (Bafa) will today hold a draw for the 60th edition of the Townshend and Butcher Tournament.

According to Bafa vice-chairman Charles Chunda, 14 teams will go into the hat for the tournament that kicks off at Barbourfields Stadium’s outside grounds on Sunday.

The tournament also marks the 60th year partnership between Bafa and Townshend and Butcher, making it the oldest football tournament in the country.

Bulawayo giants Highlanders and Zimbabwe Saints played in this tournament before joining the Super League.

Chunda said they were looking forward to the tournament.

“The draw is on tomorrow (today) morning at Townshend and Butcher. Come Sunday, we will be celebrating our 60-year partnership with Townshend and Butcher, so it will be a special occasion,” said Chunda.

Rebels United are the defending champions and are also the team to beat.

Other teams set to go into the hat for today’s draw are Safeguard, Mpilo United, Madamara, Sporting Viper, Unit Village, NGA, Golden Hotspurs, Crusaders, Annolle Casting, Chuck, Victory and Thorngrove.

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