Kaizer Chiefs have been slapped with a substantial fine after their supporters conducted themselves in a violent manner after their 1-0 loss at the hands of TS Galaxy.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has acted swiftly with the match having taken place last week Sunday at the Mbombela Stadium.
After the loss, the fans were baying for the blood of head coach Molefi Ntseki and hurled an assortment of missiles onto the direction of the embattled coach as he making his way out of the stadium. He was escorted out of the stadium by security officers and members of the SAPS.
PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu confirmed the DC ruling and the fine on Tuesday night: “I can confirm that earlier this morning Kaizer Chiefs appeared before the PSL DC to answer to charges of misconduct relating to the missile throwing incident otherwise known as spectator misbehaviour in their fixture against TS Galaxy,” said Majavu.
“They pleaded guilty as charged and they were subsequently convicted. After listening to the deliberations, the PSL DC ruled as follows:
“Kaizer Chiefs was fined a monetary amount of R100 000, of which R30,000 is suspended for a period of 24 months on condition that they are not found guilty of the same offence.
“Effectively, Chiefs were ordered to pay R70,000 together with the cost of the seating, which would be administratively completed by the league and added on to the R70 000.
“Chiefs were further directed to send a written apology to the league and the sponsors and to also carry that apology on their website,” Majavu explained further.
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