Furious Moroka Swallows chairman David Mogashoa has hit out at his players for violating their contracts and putting the club in an untenable position.
Swallows were not able to play their scheduled DStv Premiership game against Sundowns on Wednesday following a stand-off between management and players over the payment date of December salaries.
The players wanted to be paid ahead of Christmas but according to Mogashoa their contracts state that they will be paid on the last day of the month.
Speaking to the Sowetan the Mogashoa said: “These players are holding the club at ransom.
“They wanted their December salaries to be paid out on December 22 but contractual obligation to them is that they will be paid on the last day of every month. That is in black and white in their contracts.
“I don’t know what makes them think they will be paid earlier than what the contract stipulates,” he said.
“We couldn’t find each other during talks, and I decided that we will not honour these two fixtures.”
Mogashoa was speaking after the club had earlier issued a statement apologizing for their inability to fulfil fixtures.
Official Statement pic.twitter.com/u5n3pcGIKE
— Moroka SwallowsFC (@Moroka_Swallows) December 27, 2023
“On behalf of Moroka Swallows FC, an apology is extended to all affected parties due to the cancellation of the games against Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows.
“An unresolved dispute between the players and management has resulted in management having to request the 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 [Birds’ players and club bosses] finding one another will soon [occur]. It has been resolved that no further details will be officially given until an update from the club is issued.”
