Premier League fixtures released

October 24 date: Rollers and Chiefs battle it out in the first high profile encounter on October 24. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
October 24 date: Rollers and Chiefs battle it out in the first high profile encounter on October 24. PIC: KABO MPAETONA

The Botswana Premier League has released the 2015/2016 fixtures with the most anticipated clash between former champions, Township Rollers and reigning champions, Mochudi Centre Chiefs billed for October 24.

The fixture, which has unofficially taken over as the highlight of the season, will come in Week 12, with the league kicking off on August 7.  While the game between Gaborone United (GU) and Rollers had in the past been seen as the biggest  drawcard in the local football calendar, clashes between Rollers and Chiefs have since eclipsed that. 

The rivalry was not only fuelled by the two teams’ dominance on the field, but also through their battle on the transfer market.

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