In South African football, clubs can buy and sell their place in the top league, a practice called status trading. This means teams can skip the hard work of winning games to earn promotion, which hurts fair competition and the spirit of the sport. Fans often feel disconnected as clubs lose their local identity, and young players see less reward for their effort. This shift turns football from a passionate community game into a business driven by money, risking the heart and soul that once made it special.
