Mokoena’s leadership ,to the return of PSL giants Moroka Swallows has been confirmed. The announcement was made during Thabiso Mosia’s sports program on Radio 2000. after longtime when the Dube Birds was liquidated and no longer play in PSL and now it came with thier original name Moroka Swalows they are going use Meadowlans Stadium and the Dobsonville Stadium
Mokoena emphasized that the club will now be known as Moroka Swallows SC (Sports Club), expanding to include additional sporting disciplines such as netball and basketball.
The club is set to take the field on Saturday, facing Wits in the Hollywoodbets SAFA Regional League’s Johannesburg region.
Mokoena outlined an ambitious vision, stating that the goal is to establish Moroka Swallows as one of the largest sports clubs on the African continent. He revealed that discussions are currently underway with the City of Johannesburg to secure venues, with a particular focus on Soweto.
He went on to explain that the club now encompasses multiple sporting codes beyond football, including basketball and netball, though football remains the core business and the heart of the club’s identity and heritage. He also mentioned plans to introduce additional codes such as running and rugby in the future.Marumo Gallants have confirmed the purchase of the Moroka Swallows franchise, taking over one of the iconic names of South African football, whose future is now unclear.
A statement from Gallants on Thursday said the Premier Soccer League had approved the sale of Swallows to the Limpopo-based club.
“Following the final approval of the Premier Soccer League, (PSL) today, Marumo Gallants Football Club officially confirms the acquisition of Moroka Swallows Football Club. Gallants will take over Swallows with immediate effect. The club also confirms that home games for the upcoming season will be played in Bloemfontein.”
photo by Happy Modise during the announcement of the coming back of the Dube Birds