Of Rollers, Chiefs and escalating boardroom wrangles
Friday, February 04, 2011
Though it came as a surprise in some quarters, Zebras' winger Joel Mogorosi is said to have made a dream move from Rollers to Chiefs in monetary terms. With a desired move to South Africa and another cup and league double a distinct possibility, it was not expected that Mogorosi would leave Rollers where he is captain and undisputed star to join Chiefs who are 10 points off the pace in the be MOBILE Premier League title race. However, money talked and off he went to Magosi only to find himself in no man's land. Figuratively speaking, it is like Mogorosi left Gaborone side, Rollers, to join Kgatleng giants, Chiefs, and found himself somewhere in Pilane while his destination was Mochudi. Not that some excitable Rollers' supporters or officials ambushed and grounded him in Pilane like it happened to some two youngsters at the start of the season. This time, Rollers are allegedly colluding with South African giants, Orlando Pirates to cause trouble for Chiefs and the targeted player.
Mogorosi reportedly signed a two-and-a- half-year contract with Chiefs but his move has been halted as Pirates now claim ownership of the Zebras' winger. The player insists he did not sign any contract with Pirates and was moving to Chiefs as a free agent after his contract with Rollers expired in December. Although the issue is yet to be settled, some believe Rollers who seem to have distanced themselves from the issue are behind the claim by Pirates. They say it is one of those conflicts that nowadays occur when a player is transferring between the two sides.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...