Botswanan Premier League side Township Rollers snap up Ghanaian striker Francis Afriyie

Ghanaian striker Francis Afriyie, has signed for Botswanan Premier League side Township Rollers, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm.

The 24-year-old joins from financially-stricken Kenyan Premier League side Gor Mahia on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

According to reports, the former Bechem United player was owed salaries and was linked with a move to Spain.

A statement released by Rollers read: ''Township Rollers Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Ghana-born forward Francis Afriyie."

''The 24-year-old, who turns 25 on January 18 joins the Blues from current Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia on a two and a half year contract.''

Afiriye scored six goals in 11 appearances for the Kenyan Premier League champions.

He has experience playing in Europe for Serbian side Vojvodina and in North America for the Mexican side Murcielagos.