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IOL News
2 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
The PSL's silly season becomes even sillier with legal wrangles on the increase
John Comitis John Comitis, Cape Town City FC chairman. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Image: Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix The post-Premiership period is often referred to as the 'silly season' in South African football — a time typically characterised by rampant speculation, transfer news, and managerial changes. However, this year, the tenor of the silly season has shifted dramatically, as the PSL finds itself ensnared in a bewildering series of legal disputes that are overshadowing the traditional excitement. Less than a week ago, the PSL finally resolved the contentious matter surrounding an abandoned match between SuperSport United and Lamontville Golden Arrows that occurred in March. The game, played a few days ago, ended in a 1–1 draw. This result confirmed that SuperSport retained their Premiership status. Meanwhile, Cape Town City, who languished in 15th place in the revised 15-team league, will now face the daunting challenge of the annual PSL promotion/relegation play-offs. As if that scenario were not enough, the intrigue thickened with ongoing legal challenges from clubs within the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Cape Town Spurs and JDR Stars have taken their battle against the apparent legality of Durban City's status as winners — due to the suspected use of an ineligible player — from PSL arbitration to the jurisdiction of Safa. There remains cautious optimism that this issue could also be resolved within the week. There is also talk that other National First Division clubs are keeping a close watch on proceedings, as some may have been impacted when playing against Durban City.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Blom leaves Kaizer Chiefs as squad overhaul begins
Chiefs are expected to announce more player departures as the squad overhaul continues ahead of the upcoming season. Njabulo Blom will return to the US after his loan spell with Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs have announced that Njabulo Blom will return to his parent club, St. Louis City SC, in the United States of America after completing his loan spell with Amakhosi. Blom rejoined Chiefs at the beginning of September 2024 'under an agreement to spend a season at his boyhood club in the Betway Premiership'. ALSO READ: Bafana's Broos – I can't select Chiefs players 'After donning the famous Gold & Black jersey for the second time in his career, the Dobsonville-born player departs Amakhosi with a Nedbank Cup gold medal. And we wish him all the best in Major League Soccer (MLS),' read a statement from Chiefs. Chiefs also release Radebe Blom becomes the second player to leave Amakhosi after the club announced on Thursday that they had parted ways with attacking midfielder Sabelo 'Bibo' Radebe. 'Radebe, now 25, joined Amakhosi as a teenager and progressed through the junior ranks in the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy before moving up to the reserve team in the 2017/18 season. 'He signed after earning a spot in the senior team in the 2020/21 season, following an impressive performance in the DStv Diski Challenge. 'Last season, he had a one year loan spell at KwaZulu-Natal based, Richards Bay FC. We wish 'Bibo' all the best in his future endeavours,' read the club statement. More players on the chopping block Chiefs are expected to announce more player departures as they continue the squad overhaul ahead of the upcoming season. Mduduzi Mdantsane and Donay Jansen, who pent last season out on loan, are also unlikely to feature in Nasreddine Nabi's plans for the 2025/26 campaign. ALSO READ: AmaZulu release Bafana Bafana goalkeeper – report Other players who are reportedly not on Nabi's plans are Edmilson Dove, Edson Castillo, Samkelo Zwane, Happy Mashiane, George Matlou and Tebogo Potsane. European clubs are said to have shown interest from goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari.
