Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE argues soccer bosses at Lekidi Centre have to up the ante to keep pace with a new form of revolution sweeping across soccer.When road construction magnate Nicholas Zakhem assumed control of Gaborone United (GU), little did he know that his actions will be replicated to spark a new trend in local football.Zakhem has largely been credited for a sturdy Gaborone United side. The club is the referral point for professionalism with a fully-fledged office and fresh news that Zakhem is leading a club project to build a stadium would only serve to confirm the right direction the club is taking.
Zakhem's involvement has catapulted GU to success with a league medal in 2009, a Coca-Cola Cup last season and the Mascom Top 8 in the recent 2012/2013 campaign.The club has seen revolts around bonuses dwindle, in actual fact, for seasons, peace has been personified at Moyagoleele. The discontent that characterised neighbouring clubs over unpaid bonuses or salaries has refreshingly eluded the Reds.GU have been the leading club in the off-season, signing quality replacements including the capture of Edwin Olerile from cross town rivals, Township Rollers.
