Marumo Gallants have issued an official statement in response to claims of players’ unpaid wages at the club.
This comes after it was reported that the club hasn’t paid their outstanding salaries with the season recently concluded, which saw the Limpopo club relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
The ex-DStv Premiership side has since come forward to clear the air about the salaries matter. Gallants confirmed that there are no salary payments due to any player at the club.
MARUMO GALLANTS’ FULL STATEMENT
“In response to recent media reports alleging outstanding salary payments due to players by Marumo Gallants, the club confirms that there are no outstanding salary payments due to any player. In part or whole,” read the statement.
“Regarding the issue of outstanding CAF bonuses, the club is awaiting relevant payments from CAF. We will make decisions and plan for issuing bonuses once we have received payment from the continental football governing body.
“As per the press statement issued by the club management on 16 May 2023 on the topic of alleged outstanding salary payments, the club reiterates that Marumo Gallants is and has been committed to fulfilling its financial obligations to players and staff.”
GALLANTS TO MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL AND TRANSPARENT APPROACH
In addition, Gallants said they will maintain a professional and transparent approach to the above-mentioned matter.
“We maintain a professional and transparent approach to all matters related to salaries and bonuses. Allegations of “financial woes” and related issues are completely unfounded,” said the club.
“The club takes this opportunity to encourage the media to uphold ethical reporting standards. And also exercise responsible journalism values when reporting by fact-checking and verifying information provided by “sources”.
“The publishing of inaccurate information, negative content, and baseless accusations tarnishes the club’s reputation. It also damages the credibility of the media titles responsible for publishing false information.”
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