Johannesburg - SuperSport United FC has confirmed that it has applied to the Premier Soccer League for a venue change in their home fixture against Free State Stars on September 24.
The application was made to assist Tshwane neighbours Mamelodi Sundowns who found themselves without a booked stadium for their crucial CAF Champions League semifinal tie against Zesco United of Zambia.
SuperSport United CEO, Stan Matthews confirmed that they were under no obligation to relinquish their booking of Lucas Moripe for their fixture to make way for the Sundowns game but felt it the “right “ thing to do for their cross-field rivals.
Matthews said “I can't pretend that we are happy about the situation as it is disruptive to our coach's plans, our players, our supporters, our sponsors and our budget.
“But sometimes you have to look at the bigger picture and we truly want to support Sundowns in their quest for African glory which will benefit the standing of the PSL as a whole and maybe mean additional qualifying spots down the line. “We hope our gesture gives them the added extra to reach the Final where they can fly the SA flag high.
SuperSport United said they wanted to apologise to those supporters and stakeholders who will no longer be able to make the fixture and thanked Free State Stars and the PSL for their positive and helpful approach in assisting Sundowns in solving their administrative problem.
The newly confirmed venue is the King Zwelithini stadium in the township of Umlazi on the same date and time.
African News Agency