Fresh off their promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Gomora
United are already facing significant financial headwinds, with players and
technical staff reportedly asked to accept a 50 percent pay cut.
The club, in its debut season in the second tier after graduating from the
ABC Motsepe League, is experiencing cash flow problems that have forced
management to take drastic measures. Despite the financial strain, players
have continued to honour training sessions and matches.
According to a statement in possession of PSLSA, Gomora management formally
informed the squad that salary payments would be reduced effective 2 March
2026.
“Dear players and technical team. The management of Gomora United FC would
like to formally inform you that, due to current financial constraints and
unforeseen circumstances, the club is experiencing cash flow challenges,”
the statement read.
“As a result, salary payments scheduled for the upcoming cycle will be
affected. Effective 02 March 2026, the club will only be able to pay 50% of
salaries for this payment period.”
Management apologised for the inconvenience and assured staff they were
working to stabilise the situation. “We kindly request your patience, unity
and continued professionalism during this period. Your commitment to the
club is highly valued and appreciated.”
However, club chairman Joe Seanego has pushed back against the narrative,
claiming salaries have been paid in full and suggesting foul play from
within.
“All the players have received their money. I don’t know who might be behind
all of this,” Seanego said. “I think there is someone inside my team who is
working for someone else outside. But it’s football, man. We know these
types of allegations. All the allegations, we live with them, it’s okay.”
Seanego vowed to identify the source of the leak, adding, “There’s someone
who’s trying to pull us down. But look, I think we’ll be able to find that
person, and his identity will reveal itself.”
The developments come amid reports that Gomora United may also be up for
sale, casting a shadow over the club’s maiden campaign in the Motsepe
Foundation Championship.
