Kaizer Chiefs have given some clarity following a nasty incident which occurred after they were beaten 1-0 by SuperSport United in a DStv Premiership match at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Phokeng, Rustenburg, last Saturday.
Unhappy and angry Amakhosi supporters threw objects at club coach Arthur Zwane after the final whistle and police had to escort him to the dressing rooms.
“Kaizer Chiefs would like to confirm that coach, Arthur Zwane is fine following the incident that occurred at the end of the match against SuperSport United at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace on Saturday,” a Chiefs statement said on Tuesday.
“A few angry supporters threw some objects in the direction of the coach as he was leaving the pitch after giving his post-match interview. The SAPS and security officers, who were on hand, intervened instantly to restore order. In the process of protecting the people leaving the pitch, one of the officers accidentally struck the coach with his shield, causing a small cut to his cheek.
“The coach was immediately assessed in the change room by the doctor and was diagnosed to be fine. He returned to Johannesburg on the team bus, together with the players, without requiring any further medical attention. Much as the Club understands that supporters were disappointed with the result, such expressions of dissatisfaction as were seen in Phokeng on Saturday are unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. Hence, we implore all our supporters to please refrain from any form of violence.”
Meanwhile, Amakhosi are going to play their last match of the season against Cape Town City at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg, this coming Saturday.
