Orbit College FC made history by getting promoted to the PSL — but instead of being celebrated and supported, they’re being failed by the very people who should’ve had their backs.
Word on the ground is that the North West provincial government promised to get Olympia Park Stadium ready for top-flight football. But now? The stadium is still not fit to host PSL matches, and Orbit might be forced to play their first three “home” games outside the province.
Let’s be honest — this is embarrassing. You’ve got a team making waves, carrying the hopes of a whole province, and instead of rallying behind them, the government is missing in action. This isn’t just a delay — it’s a betrayal of local football and the fans who’ve waited years for this kind of spotlight.
Why wasn’t the stadium sorted months ago? Why make promises you can’t keep? Orbit did their part — they worked hard, they got promoted, they showed up. The province? Nowhere to be found when it matters most.
This situation is bigger than one team. It’s about how South African football is constantly let down by poor planning, broken promises, and people in power who only show up when it’s convenient. Orbit College FC deserves better. North West deserves better.
If we can’t even support our own clubs at the top level, then what’s the point?
