SAFA match commissioner Jabu Nzima was taken to hospital on Saturday following a lethal assault by supporters on the KwaNyamazane Stadium in Mbombela throughout a Mpumalanga ABC Motsepe League playoff recreation between Bayern FC and Secunda M Stars.
Followers erupted in anger as Bayern had been granted a penalty late within the seventieth minute for a foul inside the world on striker Lolo Mbonani by the Stars goalie, who was additionally proven a straight purple card.
That is the most recent instance of fan unrest following the vandalization of SAFA referee Victor Hlungwane’s and College of Pretoria scout Tebogo Monyai’s automotive tires throughout final week’s first leg.
Bevan Mahlangu, provincial secretary of the SAFA in Mpumalanga, said that Nzima was launched from hospital instantly after the occasion.
As a consequence of a pitch invasion, the match was ordered to be deserted.
“Sure, it is true that match commissioner Jabulani Nzima has been discharged from hospital. I would like to not touch upon the incident till SAFA receives the match report.
“As soon as the matter has been tabled earlier than the SAFA DC then I can remark,” Mahlangu tells KickOff.
Bayern FC is managed by Lizo Mjemba, a former Orlando Pirates defender, whereas Secunda M Stars is owned by Fanyana Sibanyoni, a former SAFA NEC member.
