WANDERERS BOSS IN TROUBLE!

MBABANE – In trouble! Wellington Motsa, the Director of Manzini Wanderers, has found himself in a challenging situation following his public criticisms of the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) during a national radio broadcast. During a Radio Day Commemoration last Thursday, Motsa aired his grievances on the Eswatini Broadcasting and Information Services (EBIS) in an interview with veteran and retired presenter Sgayoyo ‘Sgi’ Magongo.

The discussion centred on the ongoing nine-month relegation saga involving Wanderers, Moneni Pirates and Denver Sundowns, a situation that remains unresolved at the High Court.
Motsa expressed significant concern regarding the PLE’s management of these issues, claiming that certain executive members, who also hold ownership stakes in various teams, are allegedly engaging in player recruitment from Wanderers.

He further contended that the ‘Weslians’ should not be considered relegated from the Premier League. Motsa’s candid remarks may have serious repercussions. According to Article 13 (3) of the 2024/25 MTN Premier League Rules and Regulations, clubs, officials, supporters, and fans are prohibited from making statements that might tarnish the reputation of the sponsors, the PLE and its sub-committees.

Fine

Breaching this regulation could lead to a fine of up to E20 000. The PLE responded promptly, releasing a statement on Friday evening through their newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pat ‘Kungumusa’ Vilakati. The statement underscored the PLE’s dedication to due process, transparency and integrity in the governance of football.
“Given that the matter concerning Manzini Wanderers is currently before the courts, we will respect the legal proceedings and refrain from making any comments at this stage,” the statement read.

Vilakati addressed the ‘serious allegations’ made by Motsa regarding the PLE leadership. He assured stakeholders that a thorough statement would be issued following the court’s ruling.
The PLE urged all involved parties to allow the legal process to unfold and reiterated their commitment to professionalism, fair play and sound governance within the league. It was reliably gathered that the PLE will take action against the Wanderers director, as the comments were deemed inflammatory.

Apologise

In Africa, there have been notable instances where football administrators faced fines for bringing the game into disrepute. John Comitis, the owner of Cape Town City, was fined and ordered to apologise to Kaizer Chiefs after his actions were deemed to have brought the game into disrepute.

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