Rollers draw line on player exodus
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 10 Views |
Exodus: Rollers have lost a number of players in the off-season. PIC: TRFC
Officials, therefore, say the Blues are now turning their attention to rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign. The club has lost a number of key players since the end of last season, forcing the executive committee to rethink its recruitment strategy whilst working to retain the core of a squad that would be tasked with winning the title. Amongst those who have departed are dependable defender Mosha Gaolaolwe and midfielder Omphile Vissagie, who have since joined rivals Mochudi Centre Chiefs.
Goalkeeper Karamelo Kgosipula, fullback Freeman Molosi, and midfielder Botshelo Mangena have completed moves to Nico United, whilst striker Thatayaone Ramatlapeng has signed for Dinare FC in the First Division South. Full-back Lemogang Maswena has joined Black Lions, Lesotho international Lehlohonolo Fothoane has returned home to link up with Lijabatho FC, whilst Utlwanang Ramakgathi has moved to Morupule Wanderers. However, Rollers secretary-general, Ofentse Mosekiemang said supporters should not expect the exodus to continue. "We have lost quite a number of our good players and it was not our intention. We hope the ones that remain (stay). "We need to keep them, and we promise the Rollers supporters that this mass exit of players would be a thing that would not continue and they should now expect the signings," Mosekiemang told MmegiSport. The record champions are, however, still unable to reinforce their squad due to a FIFA transfer ban arising from a debt owed to former head coach Abdel Karkache. However, Mosekiemang said the club is hopeful the matter will soon be resolved, paving the way for new arrivals. "If the transfer ban we have is to be lifted, we are going to beef up our team in almost every department.
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