5 talking points from Premiership and Nedbank Cup this past weekend
Maritzburg United and Free State Stars slayed Nedbank Cup shocked PSL ‘Big Two’ over the weekend the put themselves in line to win silverware this season.
Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs (Photo by Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images)
Here are the five talking points from the Absa Premiership and Nedbank Cup this past weekend:
Steve Komphela leaving Chiefs
Following ugly scenes at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night, Kaizer Chiefs announced that Steve Komphela had resigned from his position as head coach, however, it later emerged that the club decided to axe the former Bafana Bafana defender to curb fan violence.
Fan violence at Moses Mabhida Stadium
The Free State Stars and Amakhosi match erupted into chaos after Ea Lla Koto beat Amakhosi 2-0 to reach the final of the Nedbank Cup. Fans stormed the stadium pitch after the final whistle and also damaged the stadium and broadcasting equipment.
Sundowns fall to Maritzburg
Sundowns were tipped as the side that could feature in the final of the Nedbank Cup, however Fadlu Davids and his boys had other ideas. The Team of Choice will look to end their good season on a high by winning the competition.
Stadium security assaulted by fans
A video of fans invading the Moses Mabhida went viral after the game. Some of the cameras that were not destroyed by fans captured disturbing scenes that saw a security guard kicked and hit with chairs on the field.
READ: Chiefs bow under fans’ pressure and fire Komphela
Polokwane City get close to the relegation zone
Polokwane City are not out of harm’s way yet having played to a 1-1 draw with Bidvest Wits on Sunday afternoon. Rise and Shine are now two points away from the relegation zone with three games left in the league.
