The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has imposed fines on both Highlanders and Simba Bhora, following violent incidents involving their fans during the Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final match at Wadzanai Stadium on Sunday. Each club has been fined US$6,000 due to the unrest that led to injuries among supporters and the abandonment of the match.
The chaos erupted in the 76th minute when a controversial penalty was awarded to Simba Bhora after Peter Mudhuwa fouled Tinashe Balakasi near the penalty box. Highlanders protested the referee’s decision, resulting in their team walking off the pitch. In addition to the fines, the PSL has summoned Highlanders to appear before a disciplinary committee on Tuesday to explain their decision to abandon the match.
The ZIFA Referee Committee has also taken action, suspending the match referee, Cecil Ngwezere, along with one of his assistants, citing poor officiating. Football analyst Tom Nyathi criticized the PSL’s decision to fine both teams, arguing that it is unreasonable to hold the away team accountable for crowd violence. “It doesn’t make any sense to charge Simba Bhora for crowd violence, as they have no control over the fans in Shamva,” he stated. “This is unfair to Highlanders, and the league needs to reconsider its approach to handling such situations.”
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding crowd management and officiating in Zimbabwean football, prompting calls for better measures to ensure the safety of fans and players alike.
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