BFL saga: From cheers to tears :: Mmegi Online

May 28 under the serenity of the Grand Aria, there was glitter and a triumphant feeling; high fives, a pat on the back, a firm hand shake here and there; it all looked glorious. Press the fast-forward button to July 14 to be precise and the mood plummets. The pendulum had swiftly swung from cheers and tears of joy to tears of anguish – giving football the best of both worlds, but pushing a game to the brink, observes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

The distance between May 28 and July 14 is 47 days. It can be a long or short period depending on the context – but for football, it has represented a stretch of uncertainty. Wednesday, May 28 saw the league’s chief executive, Bennett Mamelodi break into tears after his chairperson, Peter Kesitilwe presented him with the Chairperson’s Award.

But 47 days later, the two were no longer part of the BFL structure, a swift turnaround that has stunned football.

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