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Heavy legs as clubs prepare for next season

Premier League clubs are currently preparing for 2023-2024 season PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Premier League clubs are currently preparing for 2023-2024 season PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The pre-season mood is nearing full swing as the Botswana Premier League (BPL) teams get ready for the coming football season.

League authorities have announced their intention to kick off the 2023-2024 season in September and teams are faced with a minimum of five weeks to look sharp at the first whistle blow.

There is, however, mixed activity as teams drag their legs to training grounds while activity in the transfer market is heating up. But record league champions, Township Rollers have been quick to return to the field with some heavy line-up of friendly matches.

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