This is a throwback to the meeting held in September 2016 as Township Rollers endorsed the businessman as the club president for the first time. In the meeting held in Gaborone, the Rollers membership was in song to lay the red carpet for Shah as he walked to the club presidency. Shah replaced club icon, the late Dickson Gabanakgosi.

The membership had a sigh of relief as their ‘Messiah’ then opted to remain with the club. Popa were at the time in ‘postbellum’ following a struggle over the ownership of the club that stretched nearly two years. Shah had bankrolled Rollers for a three-season period before the debacle.

He then also, faced a group of disgruntled members who challenged his involvement at Rollers. The club’s masses, however, were behind Shah. The club had seen a massive turnaround in fortunes under Shah’s administration, becoming one of the most glamorous sporting institutions in the country. The success on the field was matched by profits off the pitch. This time around, as per the information reaching Mmegi Sport, Shah has the larger bargaining power. Shah is said to be seeking total ownership of the club. Reports also suggest that a large part of the club membership is keen to beg for ‘back love’ from their ‘dearest’ investor. Depending on the outcome of the meeting, Shah is likely to remain with Mapalastina. Rollers have barred journalists from the meeting which starts at 8am.