An extended number of Swallows players could fly out of the club. Photo: X.
Moroka Swallows to release more players?
What a catastrophe we’re seeing at Moroka Swallows. The DStv Premiership giants could go on to release more than 22 players this week.
An extended number of Swallows players could fly out of the club. Photo: X.
Moroka Swallows supporters are not dreaming. The disaster is really happening and it could get even worse.
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MOROKA SWALLOWS PUNISHED
The chaos started in November 2023. The Soweto giants failed to deliver payments to its players.
The team responded by absconding from training and two matches against Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows in December.
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The Premier Soccer League punished Swallows with a R1 million fine, of which R600 000 was suspended for 24 months.
The biggest drama came on Friday, 19 January. Swallows dismissed 22 players as punishment.
Here’s the confirmed list:
- Daniel Akpeyi
- Thakasani Mbanjwa
- Buhle Thompson
- Bongani Sam
- Mthokozisi Shwabule
- Paul Sibiya
- Lentshane Phalane
- Tumelo Mangweni
- Tshediso Patjie
- Wandisile Letlabika
- Givemore Khupe
- Thandolwethu Ngwenya
- Wade Poole
- Siyabonga Khumalo
- Falakhe Tshanini
- Owethu Khumalo
- Mbulelo Wambi
- Mkhuseli Rampa
- Ntsako Makhubela
- Lindokuhle Mtshali
- Kwanda Mngonyama
- Tlakusani Mthethwa.
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MORE PLAYERS TO LEAVE?
Meanwhile, a new report says Swallows are planning to fire more players.
The likes of Andile Jali, Keegan Allan, Gregory Damons, Keenan Phillips, Junaid Sait, Dumisani Zuma and Vusi Sibiya have not been shown the door because they have legal representatives.
“The Dube Birds, the public broadcaster has established, first dealt with the employers who were being represented by SAFPU, and the case appears to have been attended to rather promptly by the club’s attorneys,” SABC Sports’ Mazola Molefe reported.
“Next up are those who have different representation and will now present their submissions before a final outcome in the coming days,” the report added.
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