The key battles in the Gaborone derby

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As two giants, Gaborone United (GU) and Township Rollers meet on Sunday in what is traditionally regarded as the biggest derby in the country, Mmegi Staffer, BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO looks at possible battles that might decide the outcome

Joel Mogorosi (Rollers) vs  Kaelo Kgaswane (GU)
If there is a contest for the best player in the league so far this season, Rollers' captain, Joel Mogorosi will be a favourite to win. Sunday's battle against traditional rivals, GU will present another opportunity for Mogorosi who has played in Cyprus before, to impress the scouts. But the speedy winger could meet his match in Kaelo Kgaswane who has monopolised the left back position at GU this season.  The youngster has a lot of confidence but his true credentials would be tested on Sunday in what could be GU's biggest game so far. Mogorosi has managed to come tops in all the big games he has played for Rollers this season, most notably against ECCO City Greens, where he scored two goals and Mochudi Centre Chiefs where he provided two assists in the 2-1 victory.

Ronald Chikomo (GU) vs Kgomari Mothuba (Rollers)
This will be one of the most interesting battles on Sunday. With the departure of defender, Itayi Gwandu from Rollers to Chiefs, Mothuba was left to fill the void. Some pundits question his ability to read the game and his decision-making but he has always played well when assigned to mark dangerous strikers. He is a hard tackler as well and most strikers in the league know this.  Which is why he wins the ball in most 50-50 situations. Chikomo on the other hand is not only a tough striker but a very clever player. The fact that Rollers will be missing their number one goalkeeper, Kabelo Dambe, might serve as a motivation for GU strikers, Chikomo included. This could pose danger to the likes of Mothuba as strikers will know that beating the Rollers' defence could be enough to get a goal against inexperienced Mampule Mesule between the posts.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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