Female security guard severely beaten by angry Kaizer Chiefs fans
The supporters were apparently heading in the direction of head coach Steve Komphela, who resigned with immediate effect after the game.
Picture: Twitter/@LeboMotsoeli
A female security personnel was severely beaten by angry Kaizer Chiefs fans after Amakhosi’s 2-0 defeat against Free State Stars in their Nedbank Cup semi-final match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday night.
The security guard was kicked several times in the upper chest and beaten with plastic chairs by a group of hooligans who invaded the pitch at the end of the game before police intervened.
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Don't let Steve Kompela's resignation distract you from the fact that Kaizer Chiefs fans (mostly men) beat up a female security guard until she was unconscious. #NedbankCup pic.twitter.com/payco4fQPM
— Maemudzavhathu (@RohulaBlack) April 21, 2018
Violence at Moses Mabhida Stadium as Kaizer Chiefs fans run riot after their teams 2-0 defeat to Free State Stars!!!! pic.twitter.com/yFDuZLDNNh
— BBK (@BBKUnplugged99) April 21, 2018
According to a TimesLIVE report, a ball boy and several other spectators were also injured. Fans set fire to an SABC camera and damaged several others belonging to SuperSport.
Among the damages incurred reportedly included seats and advertising hoardings that were ripped out. Fire was started on the eastern side of Moses Mabhida Stadium.
About four fires have been started!! #NedbankCup pic.twitter.com/y7xqLreNQN
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) April 21, 2018
Two cars in the parking lot behind the stadium were also damaged and speakers around the field were kicked to pieces. A further R3 million in damages is reportedly estimated to the audio equipment for the match entertainment.
#NedbankCup The moment players ran for their lives. Violent stadium invasion by fans at the Moses Mabhida in Durban. Nedbank Cup semi-final, Kaizer Chiefs vs Free State Stars.@eNCA pic.twitter.com/CF9xSYW6Kh
— Siphamandla Goge (@SiphamandlaGoge) April 21, 2018
Kaizer Chiefs fans chasing Steve Kompela and his players at Mosses Mabhida stadium after they lost to Free State Stars#NedbankCup pic.twitter.com/T42o0e2dxi
— SiyandaCalvinNtenga (@Ntenga3ZN) April 21, 2018
[BREAKING – Additional Footage] @kaizerChiefs Head Coach compares himself to Wenger ahead of his departure from the club. #NedbankCup. pic.twitter.com/JwcFcqjQiB
— M-Sports Marketing (@M_SportsSA) April 21, 2018
#NedbankCup Police had to use teargas and stun grenades to disperse unruly fans at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.@eNCA pic.twitter.com/8onDj9iVrr
— Siphamandla Goge (@SiphamandlaGoge) April 21, 2018
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