John Comitis, the chairman of Cape Town City, has raised concerns over the dominance of Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League, highlighting that it may not be in the best interest of the league as a whole.
Sundowns have won the league title for seven consecutive seasons, showcasing an impressive level of consistency.
However, Comitis believes this dominance is stifling competition, and he has urged Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs to step up and challenge for the title.
Comitis suggests that if Pirates and Chiefs, two of the country’s most popular and historic clubs, become more competitive, it will benefit the overall image and marketability of the PSL.
In his view, more balanced competition at the top would create more excitement, attract fans, and improve the league’s business appeal.
“The PSL platform exposes a brand to a multimillion fanbase, and corporates are not capitalising on this,” Comitis said on Sports Night Amplified with Andile Ncube on Metro FM.
“It’s important that Chiefs or Pirates win the league soon because that is good for business.
“To me, and I know I’m speaking against myself, but when Chiefs and Pirates isn’t up there, we (City) can feel the down, as a team that is not Chiefs or Pirates.
“When Chiefs and Pirates are winning, the stadiums are full and it’s a snowball effect.”
“When Chiefs and Pirates are winning, the stadiums are full and it’s a snowball effect” - John Comitis on #SportsNightAmplifited #SNAWA pic.twitter.com/4qxXb9Lde4
— SPORTS NIGHT AMPLIFIED with ANDILE (@SNAWA_MetroFM) August 22, 2024
