Foreign players in limbo after relief fund snub

Homesick: Matsabu said his mind is back home in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Homesick: Matsabu said his mind is back home in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

This week, the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Tumiso Rakgare announced government relief for sports, but foreign players were left out.

Under the relief scheme, players in the Premier League will each get P2,500 while those in the First Division Leagues are to pocket P1,500 each.

Rakgare said the relief fund does not include foreign players, with clubs tasked with their welfare.

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