Kaizer Chiefs

Bobby Motaung of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2019 Shell Helix Ultra Cup official launch at Shell Head Office on September 13, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Bobby Motaung placed under immediate suspension at Kaizer Chiefs

Bobby Motaung has landed himself in hot water at the Amakhosi after videos of him breaking lockdown regulations emerge on social media

Kaizer Chiefs

Bobby Motaung of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2019 Shell Helix Ultra Cup official launch at Shell Head Office on September 13, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Kaizer Chiefs have suspended their football manager Bobby Motaung with immediate effect after Bobby was caught breaking lockdown regulations.

A video has emerged on social media showing what appears to look like Bobby Motaung at a party during the current lockdown in South Africa.

The club have acted swiftly and relieved Bobby Motaung from all football related duties while they investigate the matter further.

Bobby Motaung caught on camera

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Bobby Motaung suspended

The Amakhosi released a statement confirming the decisions they have taken against Bobby after facing a massive backlash from the public due to his negligent actions.

“As part of our policies and continuous process of monitoring the public conduct of our members, players, and staff, Kaizer Chiefs has decided to summarily suspend Football Manager Bobby Motaung.” an official club statement read.

“This is a result of a number of videos circulating on social media wherein the Football Manager is seen taking part in festivities during what looks like the lockdown period. The Club has been involved in the internal processes of investigating his conduct, which led to the decision to suspend him.”

Bobby to play no further part in the remainder of Amakhosi’s campaign

With Kaizer Chiefs chasing a first league title in five seasons, Bobby Motaung will play no part in helping them reach their goal after the club confirmed his suspension will continue until the end of August.

The PSL is set to be completed by the first week of September in the Gauteng bio-bubble and with strict safety protocols in place, it’s unlikely that the league will allow late entrants into the bubble.

“Subsequently, the Club would like to confirm that Bobby Motaung is suspended with immediate effect up to and including 31 August 2020. He is not allowed to accompany the team to any training session or scheduled matches.”

“Even though he has tested negative on four occasions for Covid-19 during the club’s mandatory tests, he is ordered to remain home and self-quarantine during this time.”

The Amakhosi will be hoping their off-field issues don’t transcend onto the pitch with eight of their most important matches of the season coming up.

Chiefs have a four point lead over second placed Mamelodi Sundowns however the Amakhosi have played one game more. They take on Bidvest Wits on the 12th of August in their opening bio-bubble game.