The Bidvest Group is reportedly leading the race to take over as the main sponsor of the Premier Soccer League (PSL), offering R20 million in prize money to the league champions.
With reports continuing to suggest the imminent sale of Bidvest Wits, coach Gavin Hunt has revealed that nothing has been discussed with the squad and if the sale goes through, they would all have to accept their unemployment and move on.
Bidvest Services CEO and Wits chairman Alan Fainman insists that the club has not been sold despite reports and speculation suggesting a deal is close.
Absa have announced that the sponsorship of the Absa Premiership will not be renewed when their contract expires at the end of the current season, ending a 13-year deal as the PSL’s lead sponsor.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced that Kaizer Chiefs’ appeal against their transfer ban handed out by Fifa will be heard on 9 September 2020.
Mamelodi Sundowns have announced that Thapelo Morena and Gaston Sirino have signed new deals at the club which will have them stay with the Brazilians until 2025.
Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has given the go- ahead for PSL clubs to return to training on 1 June, but official matches are still off the table for now.
The Premier League season will resume on 17 June, with Manchester City’s meeting with Arsenal one of the first matches to be played.
Kaizer Chiefs have commented on the latest developments surrounding their appeal at the Court of Arbitrations for Sport over their transfer ban issued by Fifa, stating that finishing the 2019-20 season is being prioritised over the appeal.