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Rollers show the way

Monday, July 31, 2023 | 40 Views |

Appearing down for the count, Township Rollers continue to punch back impressively, culminating in their well-attended friendly match against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

At the end of May, doomsayers were within their rights to predict a bleak future for Popa outside their ‘Mr Moneybag’, Jagdish Shah.

But the club has shown sheer will and determination to succeed amid a difficult operating environment for most football sides. Supporters are scattered all over the country but the biggest challenge has been to pull them to the stadia.

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Rollers show the way

Appearing down for the count, Township Rollers continue to punch back impressively, culminating in their well-attended friendly match against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

‘Faka Pressure’: An auspicious schemer, a rising star

Torreira praises 'big player' Aldalur

Jack, George scoop Beach Volleyball Gold

Hogs dominate BIUST in Knock Out Cup clash

Thin squad, match congestion irk Double Action

Battle for promotion down to two

Men’s relay team reports for training camp

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Students wellbeing is a priority