The ABC Motsepe League and drama seem inseparable as another arbitration will take place a few days before the national playoffs in Pietermaritzburg.
Drama is unfolding in the SAFA Western Cape ABC Motsepe League after Young Bafana were crowned the Provincial champions four weeks ago.
Young Bafana secured the National Playoffs spot following their 1-0 win over Zizwe United in the second leg.
As a result, the match ended with a 1-1 scoreline on aggregate, as Zizwe won the first leg with the same scoreline, which led to the penalty shootouts. Young Bafana were lucky enough to walk away victorious on penalties.
After the Provincial Playoffs, Zizwe United filed a complaint alleging that Young Bafana used a player from another team in the Provincial Playoff.
Following weeks of legal battle, the matter escalated to the SAFA national offices. As a result, Zizwe are hoping for a better outcome.
DR GIVEN RAMATSEKISA TO PRESIDE OVER THE MATTER
As a result, Dr Given Ramatsekisa has been appointed Arbitrator in the Zizwe and SAFA Western Cape matter. This is in line with Article 81.4 of the SAFA Disciplinary Code.
The matter will be heard at the SAFA House on Wednesday, 31 May 2023. The hearing is scheduled for 10:00 and will be presided by Dr Ramatsekisa.
SAFA conducted the 2022/23 season ABC Motsepe National Playoffs draw on Monday. The playoffs are set to take place in Pietermaritzburg from 6-11 June 2023.
YOUNG BAFANA DRAWN IN GROUP B FOR THE NATIONAL PLAYOFFS
Young Bafana were drawn in Group B alongside Eastern Cape’s Amavarara and Upington City from the Northern Cape.
The two finalists of the National Playoffs will gain promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship for the 2023/2024 campaign.
This publication will keep you updated as the matter unfolds tomorrow.
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