The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has encountered several venue-related challenges in recent weeks, with clubs struggling to secure suitable stadiums for home fixtures.
Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs were recently affected when a water outage at the stadium meant players were unable to shower or use the toilets after their match.
Golden Arrows also had to relocate their home fixture against Amakhosi to Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Sunday after failing to find an alternative venue in KwaZulu-Natal.
For Mammila, who serves as Magesi FC's Director of Football, the problems highlight the need for better planning and greater football knowledge among those responsible for municipal stadiums.
"If there is crime in South Africa, we look to the police to stop it, but when it comes to stadium issues, unfortunately, we turn a blind eye to those responsible," Mammila told Kick-Off.
He believes municipalities should employ people who understand the demands of professional football and can plan around the domestic and continental football calendars.
"Municipalities must hire people with a professional football background, so stadiums always meet the standards required for professional football," he said.
Mammila argued that some stadium managers fail to understand the different requirements of PSL, amateur and CAF football, which can contribute to scheduling and maintenance problems.
"There are many stadiums in KZN and Polokwane, yet they are not available when needed. Where is the planning?" he questioned.
He also raised concerns about stadiums being used for other events, warning that the revenue generated may not justify the cost of repairing damaged pitches.
"You spend R1 million to maintain a pitch in good condition, then take a gig from churches charging R800,000, while the damage they cause costs R1.2 million. So where is the profit? It doesn't add up," Mammila said.
