League highlights complexities in resolution of abandoned match

TENSIONS are running high in South African football as the PSL faces mounting pressure to resolve the abandoned clash between SuperSport United and Lamontville Golden Arrows a fixture whose outcome could determine relegation for three top-flight clubs.

- HERMAN GIBBS

With the league campaign nearing its dramatic conclusion, concerns around transparency, governance, and potential conflicts of interest have come to the fore, as the PSL's legal machinery works behind closed doors to reach a verdict that could reshape the bottom of the table.

Earlier this week, Cape Town City FC chairman John Comitis expressed outrage over the league's delay in resolving the matter - a decision that could directly impact his club’s survival, who are currently occupy 15th spot in the league table. Should they remain in that position, the Citizens will be forced to play in the PSL promotion/relegation play-offs, starting next week. Comitis’ frustration centres on the perceived impartiality of PSL acting CEO Mato Madlala, who also owns and chairs Arrows.

“I can't send a letter to the CEO of the PSL because she has a conflict of interest,” Comitis said, at the time.