Makola set to face PSL music for manhandling referee
Cape Town City midfielder Mpho Makola is set to appear before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Disciplinary Committee for shoving referee Abongile Tom during last Saturday’s Telkom Knockout clash against Kaizer Chiefs.
Mpho Makola of Cape Town City (Photo by Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images)
Tom awarded Chiefs a penalty and Makola reacted by pushing Tom. He got a yellow card for his troubles, but many believed that he should have been sent off.
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PSL spokesman Lux September revealed the PSL is looking into the matter and Makola could face punishment.
“The matter is now with the PSL prosecutor and he is looking into it. There is nothing else I can say in this matter‚” September told SowetanLIVE.
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