Moroka Swallows FC have sent shockwaves through the South African football world with the sudden cancellation of their upcoming DStv Premiership fixtures against Mamelodi Sundowns and Lamontville Golden Arrows.
The Soweto side would have played Sundowns on Wednesday, 27 December, at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Their last game of the year would have been against Arrows on Saturday, 30 December, at Dobsonville Stadium.
In a dramatic turn of events, the club issued an official statement apologising to fans and stakeholders, citing an unresolved dispute between players and management as the reason for the unexpected withdrawal.
The statement says management has requested the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to cancel the remaining matches this year, seeking time to address the dispute internally.
WHAT THE PSL SAID ABOUT MOROKA SWALLOWS’ CANCELLED FIXTURES
The PSL released its statement acknowledging the cancellation and regret for the inconvenience caused. However, further details surrounding the nature of the dispute remain shrouded in mystery. The club has vowed to release no additional information until an official update is issued.
This sudden announcement casts a dark cloud over Soweto, leaving fans bewildered and eager for answers. Speculation runs rampant, with rumours of unpaid salaries and dissatisfaction with team direction all swirling in the air.
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Last month, the club was in the news after players went on strike for 10 days over a salary delay.
The club is up for sale with a consortium from the Free State province reportedly interested.
South African football fans can only wait with bated breath for the next chapter to unfold, hoping it ends with reconciliation and a triumphant return to the pitch for the beloved Swallows.