Ex-Chiefs defender’s third tier move explained

A source has explained to Phakaaathi why former Absa Premiership players like Tefu Mashamaite chose to play for amateur sides rather than teams in the National First Division, and for a low salary.

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“NFD teams can be exploitative and demanding yet their remuneration is not satisfactory. If you are a player with experience you are expected to produce magic. That is why these guys have refused to sign for them and opted for a low salary at amateur level. Someone like Tefu is very intelligent and cannot be easily exploited. The players are becoming more intelligent these days and won’t be used,” said the source.

There has been a growing trend of ex-PSL players joining ABC Motsepe League teams across the country, which some feel is closing the door on youngsters who still need to prove themselves.

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