Linda Mntambo: ‘Our families call us before payday’

Now playing his football at Sekhukhune United, former Orlando Pirates star Linda Mntambo has touched hearts.

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FOOTBALLERS ARE STRUGGLING SAYS LINDA MNTAMBO

In the video that was posted on X, Mntambo says the Instagram lives of local footballers is all fake.

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The 34-year-old midfielder says 90% of local footballers come from disadvantaged families.

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Mntambo goes on to say families call you on the 29th of the month to remind you not to forget them.

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The Soweto-born player sadly concluded the video by saying footballers depend on sleeping pills.

Linda Mntambo on the financial struggles of SA footballers pic.twitter.com/s4vFxwOcYd

— Football SA (@SAFootClassics) January 16, 2024

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MORE PLAYERS TO LEAVE MOROKA SWALLOWS

Moroka Swallows players are not dreaming. The club released 22 players last week could get even worse.

The chaos started in November 2023. The Soweto giants failed to deliver payments to its players.

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The team responded by absconding from training and two matches against Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows in December.

The Premier Soccer League punished Swallows with a R1 million fine, of which R600 000 was suspended for 24 months.

The biggest drama came on Friday, 19 January. Swallows dismissed 22 players as punishment.

Here’s the confirmed list:

1. Daniel Akpeyi
2. Thakasani Mbanjwa
3. Buhle Thompson
4. Bongani Sam
5. Mthokozisi Shwabule
6. Paul Sibiya
7. Lentshane Phalane
8. Tumelo Mangweni
9. Tshediso Patjie
10. Wandisile Letlabika
11. Givemore Khupe
12. Thandolwethu Ngwenya
13. Wade Poole
14. Siyabonga Khumalo
15. Falakhe Tshanini
16. Owethu Khumalo
17. Mbulelo Wambi
18. Mkhuseli Rampa
19. Ntsako Makhubela
20. Lindokuhle Mtshali
21. Kwanda Mngonyama
22. Tlakusani Mthethwa.

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Meanwhile, a new report says Swallows are planning to fire more players.

The likes of Andile Jali, Keegan Allan, Gregory Damons, Keenan Phillips, Junaid Sait, Dumisani Zuma and Vusi Sibiya have not been shown the door because they have legal representatives.

“The Dube Birds, the public broadcaster has established, first dealt with the employers who were being represented by SAFPU, and the case appears to have been attended to rather promptly by the club’s attorneys,” SABC Sports’ Mazola Molefe reported.

“Next up are those who have different representation and will now present their submissions before a final outcome in the coming days,” the report added.