"Supporters of Kaizer Chiefs Facing Possible Departure Within the Next Half Year"
Kaizer Chiefs Faced with Serious Warning Over Fan Misbehavior
In a stern move against fan misconduct, the PSL Disciplinary Committee (DC) has issued a serious warning to Kaizer Chiefs following two incidents of unacceptable behavior by their supporters.
The football club appeared before the DC on Monday, where they pleaded guilty to both accounts of fan misbehavior. The first incident occurred during the MTN8 second leg match against Mamelodi Sundowns, which involved missile-throwing. The second incident was a disturbance after their defeat to SuperSport United.
Kaizer Chiefs, who started the week with a strong brand reputation across Africa, were ordered an automatic spectator ban if found guilty of the same offense in the next six months. This punishment, referred to as a "log out," is outlined in the rules of the League.
The DC issued a monetary fine for both incidents and emphasized that all clubs should heed this warning and take necessary actions to prevent fan misbehavior. The chairman of the PSL Disciplinary Committee who participated in the hearing concerning the Kaizer Chiefs fan unrest in the DSTV Premiership is Judge Daniel Mokgoro.
The warning is a clear indication that the League takes fan misbehavior seriously and will take action against clubs whose fans misbehave. It is also a warning that any future misbehavior could lead to an automatic spectator ban.
The chairman of the DC emphasized the need for clubs to communicate this message to fans, stating that fining the clubs alone may not be enough to prevent unacceptable conduct. The warning is in line with the rules of the League and could result in an automatic spectator ban for future misbehavior.
Kaizer Chiefs, who recently expanded their brand by launching a potato chips snack range, have been involved in two incidents of fan misbehavior. The PSL DC issued a serious warning about the consequences of fan misbehavior at Kaizer Chiefs matches, underscoring the need for the club to address this issue promptly.
