Magesi FC qualified for the PSL through promotion, while Marumo Gallants used their financial strength to gain their place in the top level.
Limpopo defeated Maritzburg United to acquire Moroka Swallows’ PSL status. The sale is currently pending approval.
Gallants will play in the PSL, as per the tweet below:
BREAKING
Marumo Gallants are in the DSTV Premiership for the new season after buying the status of cash trapped Swallows FC,bringing to an end the existence of the Much-Loved Soweto club
Gallants are now waiting for the PSL sale approval,club relocated to Bloemfontein & renamed pic.twitter.com/Qp86bFx63q
— Rushsportson (@Rushsportson2) June 11, 2024
Gallants have begun planning for Swallows, who were led by former coach Steve Komphela during the previous season, according to Soccer Laduma.
The source said:
“The plans are to relocate the club to Bloemfontein while the current staff have been informed of the club’s plans.”
Local football fans took to social media to call for an end to clubs’ ability to purchase a PSL status, while others have picked a new name.
Tp Nkwali asked a question:
“So Gallant is going to be Bloemfontein Gallant or Bloemfontein Celtics?”
Thabang Mnyama Madonsela is against the purchase:
“This thing of buying status is killing our game.”
Khanyisa Khanyisa made a suggestion:
“I wish they call it Bloemfontein Celtics, not Celtics FC or any other names, then give Steve Komphela his Celtics.”
Van Wyk Vandag fears for the worse:
“Many players will be jobless.”
Bernard Msizi Duma wants the PSL to step in:
“I wish the PSL board refused the purchase.”