One Football Club’s arrival in the ABC Motsepe League is already shaking things up – with deep pockets deep pockets and all.
By acquiring the Second Division status of Nanini Na All Stars, they entered the competition with intent — flexing their financial muscle and raiding rivals like Seaside Spurs, Santos, and Inter City FC.
That kind of aggressive recruitment signals ambition, and it’s clear they want to dominate quickly, and stay their authority as soon as possible.
The appointment of Dylan Deane adds even more intrigue. His controversial exit from Hope FC, despite guiding them to promotion to the First Division in June, left many scratching their heads.
Now, Deane’s back with One Football, aiming to replicate his success and possibly achieve back-to-back titles — something only Julius Dube managed with Zizwe United, winning three consecutive championships.
On the player front, the signing of their most recent acquisition Jayden Fransch is symbolic. Another individual released by Hope FC after their promotion, the 25‑year‑old left-footer — son of former SA player Marchelino Fransch — is determined to prove himself again.
His reunion with Deane, alongside teammates Shalon McGear, Niyaaz Arendse, Zukisani Dyani, and goalkeeper Tyrique Simons, gives One Football a strong core of motivated players.
Fransch’s words, “Anything is possible if we work hard as a collective,” capture the spirit of this project: a mix of hunger, redemption, and ambition.
This storyline feels like the beginning of a power shift in the Motsepe League. One Football isn’t just participating — they’re positioning themselves as contenders from day one.
One Football square up against Young Bafana in a Nedbank Cup tie in Strand on Sunday after they beat Cape Town Spurs by 2-1 in their debut match last week.
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