Leicesterford City FC has been hit by a financial crisis following the conclusion of the Motsepe Foundation Championship 2025/26 season first round, with the club reportedly failing to meet salary obligations and leaving players increasingly concerned.
The PSL newcomers’ debut season is spiralling into a dual crisis as the club grapples with both a looming financial collapse and a disjointed start to life in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
The club, which entered the professional ranks just five months ago after purchasing the status of JDR Stars in July 2025, has failed to find its footing in the second tier. Currently languishing in 11th place on the log, Leicesterford City has managed just five wins from 14 outings, balanced against three draws and six defeats.
Compounding the anxiety over unpaid wages is a porous defence that has become the league’s primary weakness. With 20 goals conceded in just 14 matches, Leicesterford holds one of the worst defensive records in the division, trailing only Baroka FC [21] in goals leaked.
For a club that fast-tracked its way into the PSL via a status takeover, the combination of mid-table mediocrity and fiscal instability threatens to derail their first campaign before the second half even begins after the 2025 AFCON break.
LEICESTERFORD CITY FC LEAVES PLAYERS FRUSTRATED DUE TO UNPAID SALARIES
Leicesterford will face a big task of climbing up the table with an unhappy dressing room after failing to pay salaries for November, while payments for December are still pending.
A source close to the developments revealed to FARPost that the outstanding wages have left players frustrated as the club has yet to provide any clarity.
“The situation at Leicesterford City is quite frustrating because when you look at the timing, it’s very bad. I mean, it’s the festive season and players want to celebrate with their families, but that can’t happen without their salaries,” a source said.
“So the players haven’t been paid the salaries for November, and by the looks of things, even in December might also be delayed. Usually, in December, many companies will pay their employees early, but with Leicesterford, it seems like these financial issues are just starting.”
Efforts to reach Leicesterford City FC owner Lister Makatoane were unsuccessful at the time of publication. He did not answer several phone calls or respond to WhatsApp messages to address the allegations of unpaid wages.
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