Gunners reel from 'dismissal' after-effects

Gunners, together with Notwane, Mahalapye Railway Highlanders, Gilport Lions and Mogoditshane Fighters were expelled from the elite league in August. The quintet was adjudged to have failed to meet the requirements needed to attain a full club license. The five clubs were, however, reinstated after an appeal in early September.

This was at the time the government had just lifted a ban on competitive sports activities. Several Premiership clubs returned to their training grounds to get ready for the new season. But the Peleng giants did not take to the training field. The team just kick-started their preseason training this Monday with only a week ahead of the expected Premiership start on October 22, 2021. "As you may know, our club was to deal with the issues of club licensing and while we were still to address the matter, we received communication that the league will start.