16/01/2026
Rollers, Zonetwo end partnership months after deal was signed
Township Rollers and Zonetwo Sportswear have mutually agreed to part ways barely months after entering into a commercial partnership at the start of the season, as the club moves to secure what it describes as a more financially beneficial interim deal.
In a joint statement, the two parties said Rollers had opted for a new strategic direction, which includes a stand-in commercial partnership better aligned with the club’s current financial realities and long-term objectives.
The early separation highlights the financial pressures facing local clubs, even those with Rollers’ stature, amid rising operational costs and limited commercial opportunities in the domestic game.
Zonetwo Sportswear confirmed it had chosen to step aside “putting the team first”, allowing Rollers to pursue a deal that strengthens the club’s financial position. The brand emphasised that the decision was taken with mutual respect and professionalism, and not as a result of a dispute.
The club did not disclose the identity of the stand-in partner, suggesting the arrangement may be short-term as Rollers continue to explore longer-term commercial options.
Zonetwo said it remains proud of its brief association with Rollers and wished the club success going forward.
The development underlines a growing trend in Botswana football, where financial sustainability is increasingly outweighing continuity in commercial partnerships.
