Former Bafana Bafana striker George Dearnaley is selling his ABC Motsepe League franchise The Magic‚ disillusioned with the South African third tier and ready to take a bold new step in his own career.

Dearnaley’s side reached the second round of the Nedbank Cup earlier in 2019 before losing 3-0 to Kaizer Chiefs after extra-time. It was a performance that drew plaudits and signalled a potentially bright future for the club‚ but Dearnaley says the lack of financial support in the lower leagues‚ and the shenanigans that happen on and off the pitch‚ means it is time to move on...

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