Clubs Right To Freeze Player Contracts - FUB

Township Rollers players are facing an uncertain future as the club moves to freeze their contracts PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Township Rollers players are facing an uncertain future as the club moves to freeze their contracts PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

In the wake of a proposed players' contracts cancellation at Township Rollers, the Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) has said clubs are right to freeze the contracts.

Rollers proposed to freeze players' contracts for a six-month period between July and December as they wait a decision on the league return. The move would see the players without regular pay for half a year while they pocket allowances.

FUB secretary general, Kgosana Masaseng said that the clubs are lawfully acting within their right to suspend the players' contracts. He acknowledged that majority of local clubs are battling to make income during this period hence they would need a waiver to stay afloat.

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