Battered Rollers face high-flying Galaxy

Larona Makhaiza | Friday December 16, 2022 14:38

EPIC BATTLE: Jwaneng Galaxy defender, Thabo Leinanyane (left) tussles for the ball with Township Rollers’ speedy winger, Tlhalefo Molebatsi in a previous encounter FILE PIC

The game kicks off at 3.30pm. Last weekend's result officially confirmed Masitaoka as Rollers' hoodooed side and they will be hoping that in-form Galaxy do not compound their problems when they meet this Sunday.

Galaxy are currently sitting in second place on the log standings with 19 points and breathing heavily on the necks of log leaders, Gaborone United (GU) with the same number of points.

The only reason the defending champions are at the top of the log is because of their superior goal difference.

Both Rollers and Galaxy have experienced contrasting moments with the former proving to be inconsistent, having dropped points in three matches out of seven.

Galaxy, on the other hand, look like real contenders this season and have won six out of seven matches. Despite the five-point difference between the two, Sunday's clash is expected to be a blockbuster considering the history between the two sides.

Galaxy will be hoping to continue where they had left off over the weekend when they came out strong against BDF XI. In the past five outings that the two teams have got to meet, Rollers have got the upper hand.

Rollers have registered three wins while Galaxy have only one win in the five encounters. They have played to a draw once in the last five league encounters. Rollers have managed to find the back of the net six times in total while Galaxy scored five times. In another interesting fixture scheduled for tomorrow at the National Stadium, GU will be hoping to maintain their unbeaten run when they host Extension Gunners at 4pm. The Reds are currently on fire and scored four goals in last weekend's encounter against Nico United.

They have so far shown no signs of slowing down since last season when they comfortably won the league with a few matches remaining. Thatayaone Kgamanyane and Thero Setsile have proven once again that they can be relied upon for goals while Onkabetse Makgantai also started his season well as the target man upfront. After firing head coach, Raizor Tsatsilebe following a string of poor results, Holy Ghost will take on Security Systems at Molepolole Sports Complex while Orapa United host Sua Flamingoes at Itekeng Stadium.

The Ostriches will also be hoping to stay within the top bracket with striker, Omaatla Kebatho currently enjoying his game. The former Zebras forward is currently the leading goalscorer in the league with eight goals from seven matches. At Sam Sono Stadium, Nico United host Eleven Angels while BDF XI take on Morupule Wanderers in Lobatse. Police XI and Prisons XI lock horns at Otse Police College.