Bussel FC withdraws from SAB League

The soccer-loving community of Modimolle has been dealt a heavy blow, following the recent decision by Waterberg SAB Regional League club, Bussel FC, to withdraw its participation from the third division campaign.

This means players who were plying their trade at the club will have to idle for the rest of the season, and can only search for other homes at the beginning of the 2019/20 football period.

Club director Martin Molobi said frustrations caused by lack of commitment and discipline from the players led to the collapse of the team.

“There were some players who showed determination and hunger for success, but at the same time there were also players who made it difficult to continue running the club. Some players would
boycott league matches when they were recruited by other teams to go and play side tournaments. That led to the collapse of the team,” he said.

Molobi said it was sad to let go of the club, especially because it also affected those who were serious about football.

“It costs and arm and a leg to run a club, and it is an unnecessary expenditure when the players do not come to the party,” Molobi said.

Defensive midfielder Klaas “Pogba” Nkuna told The BEAT that the dissolution of the club left him lost and shattered.

“Every afternoon when I see players going to training at their respective teams, it is a constant reminder that our beloved team is no more,” he said.

Nkuna said he has not stopped training since the team was withdrawn from the league, but he was instead working even harder to ensure that his level of fitness does not drop.

The midfielder said his dream was to play for one of the Limpopo’s ABSA Premiership teams, especially Baroka FC.

— The BEAT