Mpumalanga Black Aces are not on sale! This is a clear message from AmaZayoni directors - the Morfou brothers, Mario and George.
They issued a statement on the club's website yesterday clarifying their position after rumours that relegated AmaZulu are on the verge of buying the club's PSL status. It was rumoured that Usuthu were prepared to put up a staggering R82-million for Aces' status.
The Morfous admitted that Usuthu approached them as the Durban side were hoping to make a comeback to the top-flight through the boardroom for the second time in the PSL's history. They successfully bought the status of Dynamos after their relegation in the 2006-2007 season. But this time they will have to look elsewhere after the Morfous refused to sell.
"When we were approached by AmaZulu to purchase Aces' PSL status. We were always aware that this agreement was subject to the approval of the PSL executive committee," read the statement.
"We have been informed that this agreement was not forthcoming and respect it wholeheartedly. At no stage did Aces stop preparing for the upcoming PSL season. In fact, Aces was the first team to start pre-season and is still continuing.
"We would like to clarify that at no point was the club and brand 'Black Aces' going to disappear. On the contrary, this deal was going to assist in repositioning the brand to a better quality football club."
Aces will compete in a four-team tournament in Moruleng, North West, on Saturday.
Aces not for sale - owners Morfou brothers
Mpumalanga Black Aces are not on sale! This is a clear message from AmaZayoni directors - the Morfou brothers, Mario and George.
They issued a statement on the club's website yesterday clarifying their position after rumours that relegated AmaZulu are on the verge of buying the club's PSL status. It was rumoured that Usuthu were prepared to put up a staggering R82-million for Aces' status.
The Morfous admitted that Usuthu approached them as the Durban side were hoping to make a comeback to the top-flight through the boardroom for the second time in the PSL's history. They successfully bought the status of Dynamos after their relegation in the 2006-2007 season. But this time they will have to look elsewhere after the Morfous refused to sell.
"When we were approached by AmaZulu to purchase Aces' PSL status. We were always aware that this agreement was subject to the approval of the PSL executive committee," read the statement.
"We have been informed that this agreement was not forthcoming and respect it wholeheartedly. At no stage did Aces stop preparing for the upcoming PSL season. In fact, Aces was the first team to start pre-season and is still continuing.
"We would like to clarify that at no point was the club and brand 'Black Aces' going to disappear. On the contrary, this deal was going to assist in repositioning the brand to a better quality football club."
Aces will compete in a four-team tournament in Moruleng, North West, on Saturday.
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