The transfer window is closed, but it won't stop supersport united Signs center back from Soweto giants!
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SuperSport have become the latest team to profit from the turmoil. Morooka Swallowsby signing Keegan Allen.
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The majority of the Swallows squad went on strike in December and have since lost their jobs. That includes Allen, who was one of the key players who were part of the 28 players waived. The strike has proved costly for the club, with Swallows players forced to withdraw from the final two games of 2023. The PSL ultimately fined Dube Birds R1 million for not complying with these matches. However, they took the generous step of suspending R600,000 of that amount. This was a sanction that the club, which was already in financial trouble, could not bear. Furthermore, it was decided that measures would be taken against players who decided not to play, effectively dismissing them. In addition, the league awarded both opponents three points in two games. Mamelodi Sundowns and golden arrow
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The players had decided to boycott the two games because they had not been paid. A list of 22 players dismissed by Swallows has begun to be compiled following an internal disciplinary hearing process. The list featured some notable names, including: Daniel Akpeyi, Bongani Sam, Ntsako Makhubela and Dumisani Zuma. Some key figures appeared to be removed from the list before it was decided that another hearing would be scheduled.
Super Sports pounces on Allen with Swallows release
Several players on that list are attempting to renegotiate their contracts with the Swallows, but Allen opted to transfer. Fortunately, he didn't have to wait long to find a suitor. SuperSport immediately signed him.
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“SuperSport United FC are delighted to announce the signing of defender Keegan Allan on a free transfer from Morooka Swallows. Keegan is another player from the SuperSport United Soccer School and Tuks He developed his football there before leaving to study and play football in the United States. He then joined Morooka Swallows in the 2022/23 season and quickly established himself as a central defender during his one and a half year stay at the club. The 22-year-old was called up to the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2023 COSAFA Cup tournament and helped the team win the trophy, appearing in three games and making one appearance during his stay in Matsatsatsa. He is aiming to further increase his cap count.'' wrote the club. X thread.
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Allen will face competition from Thulani Hlatswayo and Siyanda Shul After being a regular at Swallows, he moved to Super Sports.
