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SuperSport United drops ball! Matsatsantsa's Premier Soccer League status sold to new boys Celtic United - Reports

The Swanky Boys have not been doing well financially, explaining why the owners could have decided to cut their losses.

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  • SuperSport haven't been doing well on & off the pitch
  • They were almost relegated last season
  • Matsatsantsa reportedly sold
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    SuperSport have not been doing well financially, which explains why they have been selling their best players without quality replacements.

    In the 2024/25 season, they narrowly avoided relegation due to struggles on the pitch, which also led to the sacking of coach Gavin Hunt.

    Reports indicate that the Swanky Boys have finally given up, resulting in their exit from the Premier Soccer League.

    Speculations have it that the club has been sold.

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  • WHAT REPORTS SAID

    "'Bloemfontein Celtic' is back in the Premiership for next season, with the Marawa Scorpions unravelling that the status of Supersport United has been bought by a young Bloemfontein businessman for an amount of R50 Million Rand! The Club will operate as Celtic United," South African journalist and sports commentator Robert Marawa revealed on his social media platforms.
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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    In its three decades in the South African top-flight football, SuperSport United, formerly known as Pretoria City, left a big mark.

    The Spartans won the league title three times, five Nedbank Cups, Telkom Cup, three MTN8's among others.

    It is a massive blow that they have passed the mantle, which might affect several players in the team.

  • WHAT NEXT?

    The newbies will now have to spend wisely in the transfer market to avoid struggling in the new season.

    The 2025/26 Premier Soccer League edition is set to start on August 8, meaning they have barely a month to put their acts together.

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