Motang was confirmed as the new head coach ahead of the pre-season last month, replacing French tactician, Romain Folz. Popa finished second last season with their city rival, Gaborone United lifting the championship.
Rollers on Saturday afternoon met their old rival, Mochudi Centre Chiefs in the Royal Aria Stadium in the Demeister Soccer Showcase pre-season tournament. The match kick off time was delayed by an hour and half due to the logistical errors.
Popa on the field showed superiority over their was to be fiercest foe. New singing, Ototeng Dintwa opened the scores on the 15th minutes, Lemponye Tshireletso doubled the lead five minutes in to the second half before trialist Ahmed Mumba score the third on the 76th minute.
Forward Tlhalefo Molebatsi rounded off the 5-0 riot with a brace late into the match. Speaking to Monitor Sport, Motang said he was the impressed with his side’ performance. “The scoreline doesn’t matter.
I wanted to try combinations. I was really impressed the previous weekend in Phikwe when we scored seven (goals). Today we scored five so I am really impressed. I need a team that can play good football with results. The culture of Rollers is of playing good football and bringing results.” “We are still assessing our players. We will be looking to strengthen the squad.
Last season we had struggled up front so we need to get a striker that can suit the football we play and be able to convert the chances created,” Motang said. Rollers will this weekend head to Lesotho for a pre-season tie against Bantu FC.
