Local football coaches complain about being neglected by the South African Football Association in the Alfred Nzo region, especially in rural areas. They are accusing the association of double standards between rural areas teams and township teams.
Thembile Tente says they are struggling in rural areas when it comes to organizing tournaments, very poor grounds, and poor officiating.
There is something that is happening whenever we participate in games with township teams where most officials usually do double standards officiating and it has become a norm in many tournaments. – said Tente
Most coaches also seek a sitting that will discuss intensively developing young players in the region using the great privilege of having 7 teams in the ABC Motsepe league.
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