Rollers stay top despite setback

Rollers have retained their position at the top of the log standings
Rollers have retained their position at the top of the log standings

Township Rollers remain perched at the summit of the be MOBILE Premier League standings despite dropping two points over the weekend while defending champions, Mochudi Centre Chiefs leapfrogged BDF XI to second spot following victory over TAFIC. Rollers’ lead at the top has now been cut to one point.

With four matches remaining, the race for the title has become even more difficult to predict after BDF XI who have been breathing down heavily on the necks of Rollers were shocked by Extension Gunners on Saturday in Lobatse. Matebele have now dropped to position three, behind Chiefs and Rollers. Chiefs moved into position two with 53 points following their 4-2 thrashing of relegation candidates, TAFIC on Saturday.

The win means Chiefs are now a point behind leaders Rollers who played to a 1-1 draw against BMC on Saturday. Maano Ditshupo rescued a point for Rollers after Nqobile Mpala had given BMC the lead.

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