The Premier Soccer League [PSL] has announced a new Executive Committee [EXCO] on Wednesday, with Irvin Khoza retaining his position as chairman.
Khoza was elected unopposed as the PSL hosted a successful Quadrennial General Meeting [QGM] at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg.
His extensive experience and influence in the local football landscape have made him a key figure in the league’s development.
Several prominent figures in South African football have been elected to the new EXCO. They include:
Kaizer Motaung: The legendary Kaizer Chiefs founder and chairman.
Mato Madlala: A seasoned administrator, who is acting CEO of the PSL and is also the chairlady of Golden Arrows.
Rejoice Simelane: A director at Mamelodi Sundowns.
Jomo Biyela: Chairman of Richards Bay FC.
Tim Sukazi: The president of TS Galaxy FC.
Stan Matthews: The CEO of SuperSport United.
Johnny Mogaladi: A prominent figure who serves as chairman of Polokwane City.
IRVIN KHOZA’S TOUCHING TRIBUTE AS HE RETAINS PSL CHAIRMANSHIP
After a rigorous nomination process, eleven candidates had been shortlisted. Marumo Gallants’ Abram Sello, Sandile Zungu of AmaZulu, Robert Benadie of Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town City FC’s John Comitis all made the shortlist. The old EXCO, elected in 2020, composed of the following individuals: Khoza, Motaung, Madlala, Comitis, Matthews, David Thidiela, Simelane, and Benadie.
Meanwhile, the QGM deliberated on several matters related to the League’s business. These include the presentation of the previous year’s annual report and the consideration of amendments to the NSL handbook. As stipulated in Article 27 of the NSL Handbook, the NSL held elections to appoint a new Executive Committee, which will hold office for the next four years.
In a touching tribute at the start of the QGM, Khoza acknowledged Motaung’s invaluable contribution to South African football. As a token of appreciation, he presented the Chiefs supremo with a R2 million gift. Motaung, key in the formation of the PSL in 1996, played a pivotal role in shaping the league’s trajectory.
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