Ex-Pirates defender in hot water for assaulting a referee
"He is going to pay a lot of money for what he did and I think he might also get suspended," said a source at Safa.
Lizo Mjempu (Photo by Luke Walker / Gallo Images)
Former Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows FC defender Lizo Mjempu is facing a huge fine from the South African Football Association after assaulting a referee playing for his team Passion FC a week ago.
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Mjempu has been coaching in the ABC Motsepe League and his action towards the match official is likely to earn him a punishment that will send a strong warning to teams who assault match officials.
“He is going to pay a lot of money for what he did and I think he might also get suspended,” said a source at Safa.
“As a former professional himself he must be a good example to other coaches in the league, but instead, he is promoting wrong things,” the source revealed.
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