Kadodia Cautions Against Durban’s Premature Promotion
Durban City FC chairman Farouk Kadodia has tempered expectations of immediate promotion to the Premier Soccer League (PSL), emphasizing the “long road ahead” despite his team’s strong position atop the Motsepe Foundation Championship table.
This caution comes after a recent 2-1 defeat to Baroka FC, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Despite the setback, Durban City maintains a four-point lead over second-placed Orbit College, who also stumbled with a 2-2 draw against Casric Stars.
With nine matches remaining in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, the race for promotion remains wide open.
“The league has many games to be played; it is still a long road,” Kadodia stated, urging fans to remain patient. He also reiterated that should Durban City achieve PSL promotion, they will not return to play at Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg.
“We are not counting our chickens before they hatch. We know we have had a tough struggle. But we just want the people of KZN to believe in us, that is very important,” Kadodia emphasized.
Durban City’s Resurgence in Chatsworth
After a period of instability and relocating from Pietermaritzburg, Durban City’s rebranding and move to Chatsworth Stadium in Durban has proven successful. The team, previously described by Kadodia as “gypsies,” has found a supportive home, averaging 3,000 fans per match. Their strong home form, with only one loss at Chatsworth, has contributed significantly to their league-leading position.
Nedbank Cup Success and Focus on Promotion
Adding to their momentum, Durban City has also advanced to the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Marumo Gallants. This success, however, does not distract from the primary goal: securing promotion to the PSL.
“Last season we played at Sugar Ray, we had no support,” Kadodia recalled, highlighting the positive impact of the move to Chatsworth. “We came here this time and struggled to get the support of all the stakeholders. I appeal to all the stakeholders to turn their eye to Durban City and give us the help.”
