South African Football Players Union has alleged that players from the country’s senior men’s and women’s national teams have not been paid for several months.
The men’s team recently secured back-to-back qualifications for the Africa Cup of Nations during their international break, while the women’s team is preparing to defend their WAFCON title next year.
Despite these on-field successes, off-field issues have plagued the South African Football Association, with president Danny Jordaan recently appearing in court over fraud allegations.
The Players Union has stated that the overdue payments, some dating back to several training camps, represent a violation of the players’ rights.
The union added that the failure to address the issue not only breaches contractual obligations but also amounts to exploitation, undermining the players’ hard work and sacrifices.
REPORTER: SAMUEL ADELEKE, ADBN NEWS.
