PSL in Crisis Mode as Marumo Gallants Faces Court Battle

Gallants in hot water over unpaid Swallows deal

Marumo Gallants faces court battle with Moroka Swallows over R20m unpaid deal, threatening PSL stability.

Gallants, now based in Bloemfontein, are facing a court battle with Swallows over R20-million in...

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) is facing another crisis as Marumo Gallants is being taken to court by Moroka Swallows over alleged unpaid debts. Swallows sold their top-flight status to Gallants in May 2024 for R40 million, but Gallants allegedly failed to pay the full amount, leading to the cancellation of the sale agreement.

If the courts enforce the cancellation, Gallants will lose their top-flight status, causing chaos in the PSL. The dispute centers around a R13 million balance, with Swallows claiming Gallants breached the contract and failed to settle debts with players and staff. Gallants, however, denies owing Swallows money.

Moroka Swallows, previously owned by David Mogashoa, is taking legal action to regain its DStv Premiership status from Marumo Gallants. The Soweto-based club is exploring options, including finding a new buyer, rather than re-entering the league.

The club's supporters have already held a meeting to discuss the way forward, deciding to resurrect the team and have it owned by the supporters themselves. They're looking for a reasonable price for the club's certificate, with some supporters already holding shares.

R20-million of the R40-million sale price was paid upfront, but R10-million meant for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for a tax debt and another R10-million for player and staff bets remain unpaid.

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SABC Sport can reveal Moroka Swallows have formally cancelled the sale of their topflight status to Marumo Gallants and are now seeking a court order to enforce the termination.

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Gallants, now based in Bloemfontein, are facing a court battle with Swallows over R20-million in unpaid debts. Despite being given 15 days to settle, they've reportedly ignored Swallows' lawyers, setting the stage for a messy court showdown.

This is another headache for the PSL, following Royal AM's mid-season exit due to unpaid SARS debts. 

The PSL can't afford another mess like this - last time a team had issues, 2 games were annulled and the league was left with 28 games played. Sponsors and broadcasters weren't happy, and it hurt the local game's image.