Chaos at Livingstone Pirates: Players Walk Out Over Unpaid Salaries!
Frustration has boiled over at Livingstone Pirates Football Club as players staged a training boycott on Monday afternoon, citing months of unpaid salaries and allowances. What was supposed to be a routine training session at the Maramba Stadium turned into a protest, as players refused to take to the pitch in a desperate call for action from the club’s management.
Sources close to the team have revealed that the players have gone for several months without receiving their due payments, including match bonuses and daily training allowances. Despite continued commitment and sacrifices shown on the pitch, their financial grievances have been met with silence from the club’s leadership.
“This isn’t just about football anymore; it’s about our lives,” one senior player, speaking anonymously, told our reporters. “We come here every day, give our all for the badge, and go home empty-handed. Some of the boys are struggling to buy basic necessities. Enough is enough.”
The boycott comes at a critical time in the season, with key fixtures looming and the club currently fighting to climb the table. The Pirates, who have long been considered one of Southern Province’s most promising teams, now face internal challenges that threaten their momentum on the pitch.
Fans are already expressing concern on social media, urging management to resolve the matter quickly to avoid further deterioration of team morale. “We love our team and the boys have been doing their best despite these challenges. Management needs to step up and respect their commitment,” one fan commented on the club’s unofficial Facebook group.
As of Tuesday morning, there has been no official statement from Livingstone Pirates FC management. Efforts to reach club officials for comment have so far been unsuccessful. However, insiders suggest that negotiations may be underway behind the scenes to address the financial crisis.
This situation is a stark reminder of the financial instability many lower-tier football clubs in Zambia continue to face. While the players remain hopeful for resolution, the question remains—how long can they continue without support from the very institution they serve?
Unless swift action is taken, Livingstone Pirates FC could risk losing some of its top talent to clubs that can provide the financial stability every professional footballer deserves.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
