There has been no league action since the festive break due to boardroom squabbles. But with warring parties ending their feud at the start of the week, it is now back to action. The league returns to complete the first half of the round as it is simmering at both ends. With the league behind by two rounds of action, a congested schedule lies ahead. At the top, record league champions Township Rollers have started the campaign well in a bid to end their four-year drought without the title. Popa are at the summit of the log with four points ahead of second placed Gaborone United (GU).
Rollers have only lost once and played to a draw on three occasions. The club showed intent this season with a Gaborone derby win towards the end of 2023. The Reds (United) on the other hand, remain active in the race as they could be a point behind Rollers in the event they win their game in hand. Reigning champions, Jwaneng Galaxy have played four less games than Rolleres due to CAF Champions League commitments. The Galaxy Stars could move to the top and four points ahead of Rollers if they win all the four games in hand. BDF XI on fourth with 19 points are in the title midst but they are not expected to chase the leaders all the way. At the bottom, the league’s yo-yo team, Nico United are early contenders to bite the dust as they anchor the rear. With one win in 12 games, Majombolo have the worst win record in the league. A change in the technical department has lifted the side that lost all their four opening matches. More than half of the league games remain and the Selebi-Phikwe side could still fancy their chances of survival.
