Rollers suffer double whammy with derby loss :: Mmegi Online

Township Rollers suffered a double blow over the weekend as city rivals, Gaborone United (GU) claimed the City bragging rights while Jwaneng Galaxy opened an eight-point lead at the top of the Botswana Premier League (BPL) table.

Rollers were beaten 2-0 by GU in a Botswana Premier League tie played at the National Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Blues needed maximum points to keep in touch with leaders, Galaxy, but they suffered a loss to GU. Galaxy on the other hand beat Morupule Wanderers 3-0 on the same day.

Rollers head coach, Innocent Morapedi, said the weekend defeat is a direct set back to the team’s title charge but remained optimistic with 24 points left to play for. “We tried our best which was not good enough and this is a direct set back to our intentions. We thought we could do better and a draw would have been better but a direct loss of three points is not good.

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Rollers suffer double whammy with derby loss

Township Rollers suffered a double blow over the weekend as city rivals, Gaborone United (GU) claimed the City bragging rights while Jwaneng Galaxy opened an eight-point lead at the top of the Botswana Premier League (BPL) table.

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