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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Botswana Premier League log leaders, Township Rollers settled for a point after playing to a goalless draw against Nico United at Sam Sono Stadium in Selebi Phikwe on Saturday.<\/b><\/p>\n

Rollers alias Mapalestina created a number of scoring opportunities in the first half, which they failed to convert as Nico United goalkeeper, Gaolatlhe Tshupegetso was equal to the task.<\/p>\n

The 16th placed Nico\u2019s defence of Bapaletswe Simon and Botshelo Motsheja gave Rollers a torrid time, frustrating their efforts, hence the match ended in a goalless draw.<\/p>\n

In a post match interview, Rollers\u2019 interim coach Innocent Morapedi said his charges played well despite failing to score a goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven though Nico United is in the 16th position, we did not take it for granted because such teams are likely to give us fierce competition.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said Rollers played well, creating many shots on target but failed to convert a goal.<\/p>\n

He said he had noted mistakes made by the players, which would be rectified in their next game.<\/p>\n

Majombolo\u2019s head coach, Monametsi Kelebale gave his boys a pat on the back for displaying a good play, which earned them a point<\/p>\n

He said the result would boost his players\u2019 morale and motivate them to work harder to pull away from the relegation red zone.<\/p>\n

Kelebale explained that playing against a strong and experienced team like Rollers was not easy for his boys.<\/p>\n

However, he said he was glad they managed to contain rollers throughout the game.<\/p>\n

Kelebale also thanked Nico United\u2019s supporters for always rallying behind the team and urged them and other stakeholders to come on board to help the team improve its performance.<\/p>\n

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