The two sides have been battling for supremacy against each other for the past four seasons with Rollers winning the league title three times while Galaxy settled for the runner-up position. However, Galaxy finally lifted the title during the 2019-2020 season in what appeared like a fierce battle cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, both Rollers and Galaxy were breathing on each other’s necks before the pandemic hit the region, prompting the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to end the season with an average of 10 matches left. At the time, Galaxy were perched at the top with 41 points while Rollers sat closely below with 40 points. On head to head, Rollers have been the dominant side with Galaxy only winning once against Popa since gaining promotion to the Premier League years ago.
Saturday’s epic battle will be the first league match for Galaxy coach, Morena Ramoreboli who missed last weekend 4-2 win over Gilport Lions. The South African mentor had travelled to his country, a few days after leading his side to a historic CAF Champions League group stage qualification. He is back in the country to lead his side in what is expected to be a tactical battle against Rollers gaffer, Hassan Oktay. The latter sat on the bench for the first time last weekend when his side defeated Extension Gunners 2-0. Both coaches have been given almost the same mandates of building teams that will not only conquer on home soil but also in Africa. Ramoreboli is already doing well in the Champions League and is set to be rewarded with a new long-term contract. The two parties are currently in discussion over a long-term contract and reports from Galaxy are that both the club and Ramoreboli are willing to extend.
