Grieving Rollers return to action
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
Rolers will dedicate their match against BDF XI to their late star
The defending champions, still mourning the death of their speedy winger, Gofaone Tiro missed last weekend’s action because of the devastating news of their player’s passing on.
Tiro reportedly collapsed during his side’s training session in preparation for their game against Green Lovers and was certified dead upon arrival at the hospital. Rollers then requested the cancellation of their match against Green Lovers, a wish that was granted by the Botswana Premier League (BPL).
It is a clear signal that the government’s purse is empty and that our own behaviour has left veterinary officials fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. We have been here before. During COVID-19, many of us thought we knew better. We ignored simple rules, we carried on as if the danger was someone else’s problem, and the virus took lives and left our economy on its knees. We are still broke from that experience. Yet now, with FMD...