Setsile won't leave until he pays - GU

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Pay-up: GU has told Setsile to clear his debt first.PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Gaborone United (GU) intends to honour this weekend's fixture despite the Botswana Premier League (BPL) games being cancelled. Gaborone United (GU) is withholding Thero Setsile's transfer clearance demanding that the player clear a debt he owes the club. Setsile is moving to champions, Jwaneng Galaxy, after he opted against extending his stay with GU.

The player's move has since stalled due to the debt. "There was just a few things lagging behind.

There was an agreement. Thero owes the team and he must have settled the debt before he could move. The agreement (between club and player) was made in the event that the contract is terminated or elapses; all money that any player owes the team should be paid. Unfortunately the debt was not paid.

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