Rollers to slash wages ahead of next season

The move comes at a time when the record league champions are navigating one of the toughest financial periods in recent years, having also lost premier sponsor Sunbet Botswana, whose agreement expires at the end of July. Speaking to MmegiSport, Township Rollers secretary-general Ofentse Mosekiemang admitted the club's financial position remains fragile, forcing the executive committee to rethink its spending model.

"In the past, we have faced difficult challenges with the finances, but currently our financial status is very low. We still have an issue of debts, debts emanating from players' and coaches' salaries, and other service providers who have been with us. But we are in contact with them, and we have since apologised and asked for some bit of time; we will eventually pay them. We are working hard to source some sponsorships and investors," he said.