Can new Rollers coach stand the heat? :: Mmegi Online

Township Rollers new coach, Hassan Oktay comes across as someone who fits the bill to lead the 16-time league champions, but will he be able to survive what seems to be one of the hottest seats in local football, writes Mmegi Staffer, BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO

Gaborone giants, Township Rollers this week announced the appointment of Turkish-born gaffer, Hassan Oktay as the new head coach following the departure of Nikola Kavazovic. The club has revealed that the search criteria for Kavazovic’s successor was premised on three fundamental principles, being credentials, track record and compatibility.

“As much as we want to win, we have to win the Rollers way, with high intensity, and attractive football and lots of goals,” the club’s chief executive officer (CEO), Bennett Mamelodi says of the new appointment. On paper, the man who is a United Kingdom (UK) resident, has the expertise to emulate other great foreign coaches who have guided the team before.

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Can new Rollers coach stand the heat?

Township Rollers new coach, Hassan Oktay comes across as someone who fits the bill to lead the 16-time league champions, but will he be able to survive what seems to be one of the hottest seats in local football, writes Mmegi Staffer, BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO

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