De Sa’s huge salary demand costs him Usuthu job

Usuthu parted ways with Zimbabwean mentor Joey Antipas this week following what sources called a difference in opinions over preparations for the team’s first season in the Absa Premiership after they bought Thanda Royal Zulu’s status.

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“He didn’t like some of the players who were brought in but when asked to make his own recommendations he couldn’t,” said a source.

“The first choice to replace him was Roger (De Sa) but I think his salary demands were just too high and the team could not afford him especially after paying for the status and players,” added the source.