SEDIBENG.- Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwane encourages coaches and players to know and understand the laws of the game.
Hlungwane was addressing the coaches who attended the FAR Post Media workshop held in Sharpeville on Saturday. Hlungwane said it is important for coaches and players to know the laws of the game, including their interpretation.
Hlungwane, who is now an analyst for SABC’s Soccer Zone, said during his days as a match official, he encountered many incidents where the coaches and players didn’t understand the laws of the game.
He took the coaches through some of the incidents that took place in local and international football.
“It is very important as coaches to understand the laws of the game, and you must teach your players about them. This is the biggest problem in South African football, with coaches and players always unfairly criticising the match official for the decisions they make during the match.”
“As a former referee, I can tell you for free that this is a big challenge for the referee. Coaches and players always think match officials are wrong because they don’t understand the laws of the game. Hence, it is important for everyone involved with football to make sure they know and understand it. When I say everyone, I mean the soccer fans and the club owners as well. This can help our football grow, and I’m here to offer my assistance to clubs that need my service to educate their coaches and players about the laws of the game,” said Hlungwane.
