Premier League thrown into dilemma
Mqondisi Dube | Friday May 29, 2015 12:01
Last night’s decision means Satmos jumps above Notwane on the log standings, but the Selebi-Phikwe side is not safe due to the soft points awarded. “The argument is that Sankoyo should lose points where the defaulter, Morris Rudzivo was featured. This will see Sankoyo relegate,” said a source. The expectation after yesterday’s ruling was that Notwane and Satmos will meet in a relegation decider.
However, the league finds itself battling a difficult situation as they have to complete the season before next week Saturday, as per the constitution. The BPL holds its general assembly next week and reported efforts to postpone hit a brick wall as it would be a violation of the constitution. Letlapeng, whose appeal against Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ Pontsho Moloi was thrown out last night, is again at the centre of proceedings. The relegated club contested the use of Rudzvivo, but there are reports the protest might be withdrawn which would mean reprieve for Sankoyo.
Satmos and Notwane officials are reportedly pressing for the stripping of points from Sankoyo in order to get the Maun side relegated.
The BPL board will now convene an urgent meeting on Sunday as it continues the search for an elusive solution with time running out.
“We are studying the judgement of the NAB and upon completion a decision will be made. We appreciate the urgency of the matter,” BPL chief executive officer, Bennett Mamelodi said last night.
The Premier League finished a fortnight ago, but boardroom matters have since taken centre stage threatening to derail the running of a product worth P15million per season.