Our football standards are going down

As we were watching the other weekend’s supposedly big game between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers, a heated debate erupted when someone started complaining that the game was ‘boring’.

Well, he was entitled to his opinion, and the fact of the matter is that we watch and interpret football differently. As much as we can sugar coat, the game did not live to expectation and it led to some people questioning the quality and standards of our football. This game stroked a debate that went on and on about the standard of our football, and comparisons with yesteryears came up. 

I threw in my two cents worth into the debate. Having watched and religiously followed local football from a tender age in the late 80s, I felt I could form an opinion. Personally, I started watching local football in the late 80’s when I stayed with my uncle who at the time played for Township Rollers. I attended almost all Township Rollers training sessions and games. Obviously, it then naturally followed that I would support Township Rollers. As to whether I still support it, is another issue for another day. 

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