WATCH: Chiefs fans say sorry for Moses Mabhida violence
Kaizer Chiefs fans have apologised for Saturday's violence at Moses Mabhida Stadium that left several people injured.
Fans vandalizing the stadium during the 2018 Nedbank Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Violence erupted on Saturday as the final whistle was blown, signalling the end of the Nedbank Cup semi-final clash between Chiefs and Free State Stars, which Amakhosi lost 2-0.
Irate Chiefs fans stormed the pitch, while others set alight stadium chairs, damaged crowd barriers and access gates, vandalised camera equipment and assaulted a security guard.
Eighteen people were injured during the incident.
Damage to the stadium is estimated at R2.6 million, according to eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede.
Prior to Tuesday night’s game against Golden Arrows, several Chiefs fans spoke to eNCA and apologised for Saturday’s mayhem.
WATCH: Chiefs fans say sorry for stadium violence (Video by eNCA)
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