Former Kaizer Chiefs Star Explains How Referee Robbed Stellenbosch in MTN8 Final

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye has explained how the match official robbed Stellenbosch FC against Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

The Buccaneers came from a goal down to win 3-1, courtesy of goals from second-half substitutes Tshegofatso Mabasa and Relebohile Mofokeng in the match's closing stages.

Mabasa's goal for the Pirates caused much debate, with Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker sharing his sentiments about the ref's decision to award the goal.

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Kanye, while speaking on iDiskiTV, per the South African, claimed Abongile Tom robbed Stellenbosch during the game, and it was an error for him to let the Bucs' second goal stand.

"The referee made a blunder with the second goal," Khanye said.

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"The Stellies players were caught off-guard. They were hoping that the ball would start where the foul was, which would give them time to regroup, but Mofokeng was smart to react quicker. However, he started the ball a few metres from where the foul initially happened."

iDiski TV's Nkululeko Nkewu also criticised the centre referee for his decision to award Pirates' second goal.

"That's Orlando Pirates winning 3-1 courtesy of Abongile Tom, with a fabulous through ball that was on him."

Source: Briefly News