Kaizer Chiefs fined R250k for fan violence
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the outcome of the disciplinary hearing against Kaizer Chiefs.
Angry Chiefs fans throwing objects to Steve Komphela, coach of Kaizer Chiefs and players leaving the field during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United at FNB Stadium. (Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix)
Amakhosi were charged with spectator misbehaviour after Chiefs fans pelted coach Steve Komphela with missiles following a 3-0 loss to Chippa United on April 7.
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According to a statement released by the PSL today, Chiefs were fined “R250 000 of which R200 000 was suspended for 24 months on condition they are not found guilty of a similar offence during that period”.
The PSL statement:
PSL Disciplinary outcome: Kaizer Chiefs crowd misconduct FNB Stadium 7 April 2018.
The Premier Soccer League Disciplinary Committee has handed down its sanctions against Kaizer Chiefs FC on charges of spectator misbehaviour resulting from the club’s failure to provide adequate security.
This is after Kaizer Chiefs FC’s supporters threw objects onto the pitch after their Absa Premiership fixture against Chippa United on 07 April 2018 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
Last night, the Club was found guilty of misconduct in failing to provide adequate security at the game.
The Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned Kaizer Chiefs with a fine of R250 000.00 of which R200 000.00 was suspended for 24 months on condition they are not found guilty of a similar offence during that period.
