Township Rollers — Botswana's leading football club, recently facing governance turmoil and financial crisis including unpaid wages.
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… The Tati River Cup will be contested over the course of a single day on Friday 8 August in Francistown and will see the Zambia giants take on three Botswana Premier League opponents: Township Rollers, TAFIC Sporting Club and Tonota FC. …
Zambian Giants Nkana Set for Botswana Test in Inaugural Tati River CupWeekend Post
… At the forefront is seasoned Zebras defender Mosha Gaolaolwe, arriving from rival Township Rollers. …
Magosi’s million-Pula rebuild explainedWeekend Post
Township Rollers have just penned one of the most significant commercial deals in the annals of Botswana football; a five-year technical sponsorship with Italy’s renowned sportswear brand, Diadora. …
Inside Rollers’ P20 million Diadora partnershipWeekend Post
Township Rollers, undeniably Botswana’s crown jewel of football and a club that commands fierce loyalty, now finds itself caught in one of the stormiest stretches in its storied modern history. …
Rollers skeletons stirring in time of crisisDaily News Botswana
The excitement surrounding the much-anticipated Clash of Legends featuring long-time rivals Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates may have ended on Saturday with Orlando Pirates crowned champions, but the event’s legacy is set to endure far be …
Orlando Pirates crowned ChampionsDaily News Botswana
… Such fixtures involve historic clashes between local clubs; Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers as well as the one between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in neighbouring South Africa. …
Four locks horns in football spectacularThe Botswana Gazette
… The event will bring together former football greats from Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in a celebration of football heritage, community pride and sporting nostalgia GAZETTE REPORTER…
Clash of Legends WeekendWeekend Post
Botswana’s football powerhouse Township Rollers finds itself in the grip of an unprecedented crisis, as unpaid wages, growing player unrest, senior departures, and internal strife threaten to unravel the club’s storied legacy. …
Rollers in freefall as crisis deepensMmegi
… Fortune has made significant contributions to the squad, including scoring crucial goals against Township Rollers and TAFIC, and leading Chiefs to the final of the Orange FA Cup where they lost to Jwaneng Galaxy. …
Chiefs resume contract negotiations with FortuneWeekend Post
… This year’s event promises an electrifying showdown, featuring legends from Township Rollers squaring off against their counterparts from Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates—a celebration of some of Botswana’s most iconic football figures. …
Bona Life reaffirms commitment to Clash of LegendsZambian record league champions Nkana will compete in the inaugural Tati River Cup on Friday 8 August in Francistown, facing Township Rollers, TAFIC Sporting Club, and Tonota FC as part of their pre-season preparation for the 2026-27 campaign.
23 hours ago · Mmegi →
Zambian record league champions Nkana will compete in the inaugural Tati River Cup on Friday 8 August in Francistown, facing Township Rollers, TAFIC Sporting Club, and Tonota FC as part of their pre-season preparation for the 2026-27 campaign.
23 hours ago · Mmegi →
Mochudi Centre Chiefs, after returning to Botswana's FNB Premiership, have signed nine new players including defender Mosha Gaolaolwe, winger Mpho Kgaswane, and striker Omphile Vissagie, as part of an ambitious rebuilding strategy aimed at competing for trophies rather than merely surviving in the top division.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Township Rollers have agreed a five-year technical sponsorship with Italian sportswear brand Diadora valued at P20 million, covering match kits, training gear, and technical apparel. The partnership is expected to ease operational costs and allow the club to invest in football development.
14 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Township Rollers, Botswana's leading football club, is experiencing rapid decline marked by governance turmoil and financial chaos, culminating in the ouster of former chairperson Bafana Phempheretlhe Pheto and his committee, with a Special General Assembly held on October 11 in Palapye described as a pivotal moment for the club.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Orlando Pirates were crowned champions at the Clash of Legends event held at the National Stadium on Saturday, which featured rival teams and was attended by President Duma Boko and First Lady Kaone. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for retired players facing difficult circumstances in their post-football lives.
22 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Former players from Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates will compete in a charity exhibition match at the National Stadium on June 20, reigniting historic rivalries for bragging rights and charitable purposes.
18 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Bona Life has renewed its title sponsorship of the 2026 Betway Clash of Legends, an event at the National Stadium bringing together former football greats from Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates to celebrate football heritage and community pride.
17 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's football powerhouse Township Rollers is in financial turmoil, with players demanding payment of up to 12 months' unpaid salaries, bonuses, and rental allowances by end of June. The crisis has triggered senior player departures, including defender and midfielder Mosha Gaolaolwe, who has requested contract termination to move to another club.
16 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Chiefs are in ongoing contract renewal negotiations with 27-year-old forward Fortune, whose current deal expires in December. Despite the club's general manager confirming talks, a source reports growing interest from several top-flight clubs in South Africa and two FNB Premiership clubs monitoring his situation.
16 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Bona Life has renewed its sponsorship of the Betway Clash of Legends for 2026, set to take place on June 20 at the National Stadium, featuring Township Rollers against Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates.
15 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
A Botswana sports delegation led by Minister Jacob Kelebeng visited Belgrade to study Serbia's elite athletic systems and advance bilateral sports and culture partnerships. The two countries agreed to formalise their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, with discussions focusing on infrastructure development, sports science, and school and club-based sports models.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Jwaneng Galaxy forward Thabang Sesinyi claimed his fourth Golden Boot in five seasons after scoring four goals against Township Rollers on the final day of the season to separate himself from his closest rival, who was tied with him on 16 goals. The veteran striker also surpassed 100 professional goals in August 2025.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Betway Botswana has committed P1.5 million to the Clash of Legends football tournament, now renamed Betway Clash of the Legends, to support retired football players' welfare and elevate the event into a regional attraction. This year's edition will feature legends from Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs alongside South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
25 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Betway has sponsored the fourth edition of Clash of the Legends with P1.5 million, to be held on June 20 at the National Stadium featuring Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The tournament aims to support retired football legends facing hardship after their careers end.
21 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Betway Botswana has become the title sponsor of the annual Clash of Legends one-day tournament with a P1.5m investment. The tournament will take place at the National Stadium on June 20 and feature legends from Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates.
20 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Six teams remain in contention to avoid relegation in the Botswana Premier League as the season approaches its final matches. TAFIC FC need one win from their last two matches to guarantee safety, while Santa Green FC and other clubs fight to stay in the top flight.
12 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's biggest football club Township Rollers has partnered with Sogo to launch a branded ice cream product called Blue Magic, marking the team's entry into the FMCG sector as part of sustainability initiatives following financial difficulties including unpaid player salaries.
11 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Gaborone United has won their second consecutive FNB Premiership crown, marking what the source describes as a "red revolution" after years of dominance by rival Township Rollers between 2015 and 2019.
4 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Log leaders Gaborone United require three points against TAFIC FC on April 25 to seal the FNB Premiership championship and defend their title. The defending champions have accumulated 65 points with three games remaining, while TAFIC, in 12th position with 25 points, fight to avoid relegation.
23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →