Why President Ramaphosa visited PSL offices

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Premier Soccer League offices in Parktown.

0 President Cyril Ramaphosa and PSL chairman Irvin Khoza. Image: PSL The country’s head of state made the PSL visit on Monday 2 November in Parktown. The leadership received recognition for its organisation and success.

Ramaphosa praised the league’s leadership for its work in running South African football. There was particular attention given to the stature of last weekend’s Soweto Derby.

The meeting with Khoza and the CEO, Mato Madlala, highlighted the PSL’s standing on the African continent. The league’s organisation earned praise from the President.

According to the African National Congress (ANC), Predisent Ramaphosa acknowledged the international appeal of one of South African football’s biggest fixtures.

“The President of the African National Congress (ANC), Cde Cyril Ramaphosa paid a courtesy visit to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in Parktown, Johannesburg,” the ANC said.

“He held a meeting with Chairman Irvin Khoza and the CEO of the PSL, Mrs Mato Madlala. The President gave credit to the leadership of the PSL for running the most organized and successful league on the African continent.

“He praised the magnitude of the Soweto derby both on the continental and international stage,” the note added.

In the meantime, the Betway Premiership will take a break this weekend as the Carling Knockout takes centre stage, before the FIFA international break brings another pause to domestic action.

Mamelodi Sundowns remain at the summit of the Betway Premiership standings, with the CAF Champions League holders collecting 26 points from 10 matches.

Defending champions Orlando Pirates are hot on their heels in second place, having accumulated 25 points from nine games.

AmaZulu FC and Milford FC have emerged as the surprise packages of the campaign, occupying third and fourth place respectively.

At the other end of the table, Richards Bay FC are rooted at the bottom, while Marumo Gallants sit in 15th place as the battle to avoid relegation intensifies.

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