Magosi give up on 'Pepe'

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Mochudi Centre Chiefs have said they have given up on signing Township Rollers' speedy winger, Thapelo 'Pepe' Balepi. The player has returned to Rollers despite his resignation and subsequent agreement with Chiefs.

Chiefs' publicity officer Clifford Mogomotsi told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they are fed up with Balepi's antics. It is said this is not the first time that the Rollers' star has agreed terms with Chiefs and then changed his mind at the eleventh hour. "Pepe has made it clear that he wants to return to Rollers and I can confirm that we'll no longer pursue him. At Chiefs, we want to have players who are focused in helping the team win silverware," Mogomotsi said.

He asserted that they will be meeting with Rollers' officials tonight to iron out a number of issues. The two clubs have been engaged in a media war in recent times. Top of the agenda in tonight's meeting is Chiefs' left-back Boniface Makolo's transfer back to Rollers.  After featuring in Chiefs' colours for a season, Makolo shocked many people recently when he returned to Rollers. He explained that Rollers has always been his home and there is no better place for him than the club. Reports say Chiefs will not let Makolo join his former club unless a compromise is reached. It is understood the two clubs will discuss Rollers' claims that Chiefs owe them transfer fees for Noah 'Stooge' Kareng and Kitso Tlhowe. Mogomotsi said it will be important for Rollers and Chiefs to come to an agreement on a number of issues which have caused problems between the two blood rivals.

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