Moroka Swallows have revealed that they cannot fulfill their remaining league fixtures for this year due to a pay dispute between the players and management.
The Soweto club were due to face Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus later on Tuesday and Golden Arrows at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday but will now not honour those matches.
A statement from Swallows said: “On behalf of Moroka Swallows FC, an apology is extended to all affected parties due to the cancellation of the following games against Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Goldern Arrows FC.
“Due to an unresolved dispute between players and management; that has resulted in management having to request cancellation of the two remaining games of this year from the PSL, to allow it time to correct the situation.
“Management would like to assure everyone within and outside the club that the process of finding one another will soon be found. It has been resolved that no further details will be officially given until an update from the club is issued.”
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— Moroka SwallowsFC (@Moroka_Swallows) December 27, 2023
The Soweto club could now face a huge fine, a points deduction or even expulsion from the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
A statement from the PSL said: “The Premier Soccer League has been officially notified today that Moroka Swallows FC is ‘unable to fulfil its scheduled DStv Premiership fixtures against Mamelodi Sundowns on December 17’ and Lamontville Golden Arrows on December 30.
“The league extends its sincere apologies to all stakeholders, including clubs, partners, media and spectators, for this unfortunate situation.”
