PSL CEO Statement on the Absa Premiership Soweto Derby
This follows a request by Orlando Pirates for a
postponement in the wake of passing on of club captain and Bafana Bafana
goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa.
De Villiers said: “We received a request from
Orlando Pirates this morning to have the postponement of this weekend’s fixture
and this request was granted by the League. On behalf of the PSL, we would like
to once again convey our heartfelt condolences to Orlando Pirates family and
Senzo Meyiwa’s family during this difficult and tragic moment.”
The PSL CEO confirmed that other Absa Premiership
fixtures scheduled for this weekend will go ahead as planned.
Bobby Malabie, Group Executive for
Marketing, Communications, Citizenship and Public Affairs at Barclays Africa
Group, said: “As title sponsor of the Absa Premiership, Absa fully supports the
Premier Soccer League’s decision to postpone the Soweto Derby following the
tragic passing of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa. Absa will continue
to offer any support we can during this difficult time.”
The PSL will announce the new date for this fixture in due course.
Post a Comment