Club owner Tim Sukazi predicts that many local clubs may resort to player salary cuts because of the effect of the Covid-19 coronavirus on the country in terms of the lockdown and the economy.
Prominent lawyer and professional football club owner Tim Sukazi predicts that many local clubs may resort to player salary cuts because of the effect of the Covid-19 coronavirus on the country in terms of the lockdown and the economy.
“In South Africa, the game itself is reliant on sponsorship and, if that isn’t forthcoming, it has a negative impact on the coffers of the clubs. This filters down to the employees, including the players,” explained the former player agent. Fortunately, the league is still paying its monthly grants of R2 million to Absa Premiership sides and R500 000 to the second-tier Glads.Sukazi said Galaxy was assessing the situation, but was worried that the cancellation or postponement of sports events would make matters worse for football.
Late last month, world football governing body Fifa suggested that, to “ensure clubs do not go bankrupt”, they, players and coaches needed to “work together” to agree on pay deferrals or cuts. The SA Football Players Union said it was aware that the majority of local clubs had been engaged in “serious, cordial conversations” about the pay cuts.Its president, Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe, said the watchdog body would keep an eye on the situation to ensure there were proper consultations with its members.
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