Rollers saga exposes club licencing gaps
Friday, October 03, 2025 | 100 Views |
Tough times: Rollers’ players boycotted training last week PIC: ROLLERS/FACEBOOK
On Thursday last week, Township Rollers failed to fulfil its fixture against Calendar Stars as players boycotted the game over unpaid salaries.
The situation at one of the country's glamour clubs is so dire, with reports that players had to endure several months without receiving their dues.
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