Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane suffers 11th defeat of the season. Image: twitter @KaizerChiefs
Kaizer Chiefs tell angry fans to calm down
Kaizer Chiefs have asked fans to rally behind the team and not engage in the nasty scenes that saw Arthur Zwane need medical attention.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane suffers 11th defeat of the season. Image: twitter @KaizerChiefs
Kaizer Chiefs have asked fans to rally behind the team and not engage in the nasty scenes that saw Arthur Zwane need medical attention.
Zwane was struck by a bottle thrown by fans.
Kaizer Chiefs assistant Dillon Sheppard confirmed Zwane was in a traumatic state after he was attacked by fans in Rustenburg.
A statement from the club read:
Zwane is fine
“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 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.
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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.
Rally behind Chiefs
As we prepare for our last game of the season, we call on the Amakhosi Faithful to rally behind the team and the coach and inspire us to finish the season in style. The players and the technical team are giving their best out there, so let’s stick together and give them all the support we can.
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We are looking forward to seeing our faithful supporters at FNB Stadium on Saturday when we welcome Cape Town City.”
Kaizer Chiefs fell just short of their ambition to keep their CAF Confederation Cup hopes alive after going down 1-0 to SuperSport United in their penultimate DStv Premiership match of the season at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Phokeng on Saturday.
A solitary 41st minute goal by Gumphani Lungu ended Amakhosi’s chances of finishing the campaign in third place. Chiefs remain fourth, while SuperSport move level with Orlando Pirates in second.
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