Was pushing out Pheto-led committee at Rollers justifiable?
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 430 Views |
Township Rollers executive committee, led by Bafana Pheto, resigned last week due to mounting pressure PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Rollers' general membership gathered at Desert Sands Hotel in Palapye last Saturday, where the club's leadership officially stepped down, citing mounting pressure from members and a series of internal challenges. The club returned to Palapye a decade later after Rollers announced P6 million in profits from the 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
At the time, Rollers were enjoying their first 12 months with former club president and financier, Jagdish Shah. Almost a decade later, the club is plunged into dire financial constraints as allegations indicate a deficit of P2.2 million in debt. For over a decade, Jagdish Shah was the financial backbone of Township Rollers. Under his stewardship, the club enjoyed unprecedented success, both on and off the field. His departure in 2024 left a void that would prove difficult to fill. His reign brought a nine league trophy-laden and a maiden CAF Champions League group stages reach.
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