National Super League (NSL) outfit Darajani Gogo has subjected their players to a mandatory pay cut amidst challenging financial times at the club, Mozzart Sport firmly reports.This decision follows a series of deliberations spanning the past fortnight, against a backdrop of mounting pressure for the players to swiftly accede to wage adjustments as the club endeavours to restore fiscal equilibrium.”We can confirm that our first-team players, head coach, and core coaching staff have voluntarily agreed to support the club during this critical juncture,” revealed an anonymous member of the management.”The move follows fruitful discussions, reflecting a collective acknowledgement of the financial strain currently confronting the club. We urged the players to demonstrate unwavering commitment to the team by accepting these necessary cuts.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8088745##However, this proposal faced resistance from within the playing ranks, with players advocating for a wage deferral arrangement, a proposition rebuffed by the club hierarchy.Voicing their discontent with Mozzart Sport, several players expressed frustration at the prospect of reduced training allowances, monthly salaries, and match-winning bonuses.They lamented the lack of receptiveness to alternative solutions, revealing that dissenting voices were met with expulsion from the team.”The players were not receptive to the idea. We proposed a deferred payment plan instead of outright reductions, but our pleas fell on deaf ears. Those who opposed the revised contracts were summarily dismissed from the team,” disclosed one disillusioned player.Luanda Villa lands sponsorship boostAddressing the contentious issue, Gogo president Yusuf Swaleh emphasized the club’s commitment to upholding fiscal responsibility and preserving its standards.He underscored the necessity of taking stringent measures to ensure the seamless continuation of the team’s operations, including the timely disbursement of player salaries.”As a club, we operate within our means and uphold our integrity. We cannot make promises we cannot fulfil, nor do we condone accumulating debts. Hence, we deemed it prudent to negotiate a temporary pay cut with our players to ensure financial sustainability,” remarked Swaleh.It is understood that these measures are temporary, spanning two months, after which the club will initiate a recruitment drive with revised offers on the table, signaling a potential reprieve for the affected players.Coach Chege revels in 3K FC’s historic journey to NSL
