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Township Rollers

Also known as: Township Rollers Ladies

Township Rollers — 16-time Botswana Premier League champions facing FIFA transfer bans and financial crisis, competing in 2026/27 season after securing sponsorships.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily 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 spectacular
  3. The 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 Weekend
  4. Weekend 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 deepens
  5. Mmegi

    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 Fortune
  6. Weekend 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 Legends
  7. Daily News Botswana

    es from Serbia amongst them Veselin Jelušić who took the Zebras to the unprecedented success, Dragojlo ‘Drago’ Stanojlović who coached premier league clubs including Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Notwane FC and Gaborone United, as well as Nikola Kavazović, who guided Township Rollers

    Serbia Athletic Model Impressive
  8. Weekend Post

    Sesinyi rose to the occasion spectacularly, netting four goals against Township Rollers to pull clear and claim the award in emphatic fashion.

    Sesinyi: Four Golden Boots in five seasons
  9. May 2026
  10. Botswana Sunday Standard

    This year’s edition will feature legends from two Botswana Premier league giants, Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs as well as two South African giants, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

    Clash of Legends Scores Big with P1.5 Million Betway Backing
  11. Daily News Botswana

    Participating teams are Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Township Rollers and South African clubs, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

    Clash of Legends gets P1.5million Boost
  12. Mmegi

    ana becomes the title sponsor, and the tournament will be known as the Betway Clash of the Legends.The annual one-day tournament will take place at the National Stadium on June 20, and this time will feature legends from two local sides, Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers

    Clash of Legends receives P1.5m payout from Betway
Sport

Rollers settles P1.2 million in FIFA transfer ban disputes

The News

Township Rollers paid upwards of P1.2 million to resolve financial claims from three former employees—Moroccan coach Abdelaziz Karkache (P850,000), South African forward Thabiso Mokenkoane (P124,000), and Congolese midfielder Ntambwe Wafauna Djo (P111,000)—and secured the removal of a FIFA transfer ban that had disrupted the club's season.

5 hours ago · Weekend Post

Today

  1. Rollers settles P1.2 million in FIFA transfer ban disputes

    Township Rollers paid upwards of P1.2 million to resolve financial claims from three former employees—Moroccan coach Abdelaziz Karkache (P850,000), South African forward Thabiso Mokenkoane (P124,000), and Congolese midfielder Ntambwe Wafauna Djo (P111,000)—and secured the removal of a FIFA transfer ban that had disrupted the club's season.

    5 hours ago · Weekend Post

Yesterday

  1. Botswana's inaugural Elite Top 8 football tournament launches with P1.5 million prize

    Eight of Botswana's top football clubs will compete in the inaugural Elite Top 8 tournament with a total purse of P3.05 million, featuring a P1.5 million championship prize for the winners. Quarter-finals pit Gaborone United against Nico United, Mochudi Centre Chiefs against Morupule Wanderers, Sua Flamingos against Orapa United, and Jwaneng Galaxy against Township Rollers, with finals scheduled for 9–11 October.

    13 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Botswana captain Ditlhokwe signs one-year deal with Al-Wehdat

    National football team captain Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, 27, has secured a one-year contract with Jordanian club Al-Wehdat SC, continuing his professional career abroad after spells in South Africa, Libya and other leagues.

    9 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Monday 7 September

  1. Township Rollers faces financial crisis under new leadership

    Township Rollers, one of Botswana's most prominent football clubs, faced debts exceeding seven million Pula, a FIFA transfer ban, and player exodus when Thapelo Pabalinga took the chair in January. The club's previous financier, Tendai Sebata, took on debts in the club's name and then disappeared, leaving bills unpaid.

    7 September 2026 · Weekend Post

Thursday 3 September

  1. Botswana Football League calls opening week encouraging

    The Botswana Football League described the opening week of the 2026/27 FNB Premiership as encouraging despite pre-season uncertainty and an early fixture setback involving Township Rollers, citing strong response from clubs, players, supporters and other stakeholders.

    3 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Former Mares midfielder Annah Sechane laid to rest Saturday

    Former women's national team midfielder Annah Sechane, 25, will be buried in Gathwane on Saturday after dying in a car accident in Lobatse. She had played for the Botswana national team at the 2020 COSAFA Women's Championship and 2022 WAFCON, and locally for Gaborone United and Township Rollers.

    2 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Elite League match abandoned after Rollers field only six players

    An FNB Premiership match between Rollers and Popa was called off minutes after kickoff when Rollers were reduced to six players following an injury, after arriving with only seven players due to a FIFA ban preventing them from registering new players over unpaid wages to former head coach Aziz Karkarche.

    1 September 2026 · Mmegi

  2. Botswana football season pushed back to September 5

    The 2026/27 FNBB Premiership has been delayed one week from its planned August 28 start date to September 5 due to administrative disputes between the Botswana Football Association and the Botswana Football League, unresolved club licensing requirements, and an international women's tournament being staged in Botswana.

    1 September 2026 · Weekend Post

Monday 31 August

  1. Township Rollers faces FIFA registration ban over unpaid dispute

    Township Rollers, the 16-time Botswana Premier League champions, is under a FIFA registration ban after failing to pay approximately R98,000 ordered by FIFA in a dispute with South African defender Thabiso Mokenkoane, whose contract was terminated last season. The ban prohibits the club from signing or registering new players domestically and internationally for up to three consecutive registration periods unless the outstanding amount is settled.

    31 August 2026 · Weekend Post

Sunday 30 August

  1. Township Rollers faces multiple FIFA transfer bans over unpaid debts

    Township Rollers, despite securing sponsorships worth millions of pula to pay debts, now faces two new FIFA transfer bans effective July and August 2026, following unpaid dues to former coach Abdelaziz Karkache (P1.2 million) and other creditors.

    30 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

Monday 24 August

  1. BFL releases 2026/27 fixture list after boardroom turmoil

    The Botswana Football League released its official fixture list for the 2026/27 FNB Premiership season on Monday, clearing the way for play to resume after a turbulent off-season marked by internal governance disputes. The same week, BFL chairperson Sipho Showa survived a motion of no confidence at the league's annual general meeting, with shareholders instead introducing a rotation system for board representation.

    24 August 2026 · Weekend Post

Monday 17 August

  1. Township Rollers secure multiple sponsorship deals worth millions

    Township Rollers have secured sponsorships including a two-year P2 million agreement with Bet267 (guaranteeing P1 million annually for 2026/27 and 2027/28), plus deals with Diadora and Options, marking a commercial turnaround for the 16-time league champions after recent financial difficulties.

    17 August 2026 · Weekend Post

Sunday 16 August

  1. Township Rollers secures P8m sponsorship from Bet267, Hope Tee

    Township Rollers has announced two major sponsorships: Bet267 will pay P2 million over two seasons (P1 million per season) for shirt naming rights, while Hope Tee Energy will inject P6 million over three years (P2 million per season) as main sponsor. The deals signal a shift toward sustainability for the Gaborone-based club, which recently faced player departures and debt.

    16 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. Township Rollers secure P2 million sponsorship deal with Bet267

    Bet267 will sponsor Township Rollers P1 million per season for two years, bringing the total value of the agreement to P2 million.

    13 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Thursday 6 August

  1. Francistown hosts inaugural Tati River Cup football tournament

    The inaugural Tati River Cup, a one-day pre-season football tournament, kicks off at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. The tournament features four teams—Township Rollers, TAFIC FC, Tonota FC, and Nkana FC from Zambia—plus women's curtain-raiser matches, and aims to revive football in the Northern Region while boosting community development and local sport tourism.

    6 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Thursday 30 July

  1. Zambian champions Nkana tour Botswana for inaugural Tati River Cup

    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.

    30 July 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 27 July

  1. Mochudi Centre Chiefs recruit nine players for Premiership title push

    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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Township Rollers signs five-year P20 million Diadora sponsorship deal

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. Township Rollers faces governance turmoil and financial crisis

    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

Monday 22 June

  1. Orlando Pirates win Clash of Legends charity football event

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. Former players stage charity exhibition match

    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

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Bona Life renews sponsorship of Clash of Legends this weekend

    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

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Township Rollers faces unpaid wages, player departures amid crisis

    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

  2. Chiefs resume Fortune contract talks amid rival club interest

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. Bona Life renews Clash of Legends sponsorship for second year

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Botswana delegation studies Serbia's sports systems, agrees partnership

    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

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Sesinyi wins fourth Golden Boot in five seasons

    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

Monday 25 May

  1. Betway invests P1.5 million in Clash of Legends football tournament

    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

Thursday 21 May

  1. Betway sponsors Clash of Legends football tournament with P1.5 million

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Betway sponsors Clash of Legends tournament with P1.5m payout

    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

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