Referee Induced Defeat Denies Zebras

Monday, June 27, 2016

A nation was left despondent as Zambian referee, Janny Sikazwe made two contentious decisions which tilted the COSAFA Cup final, territorially dominated by Botswana, into South Africa’s favour as the local side fell 3-2.

Zebras coach, Peter Butler and his captain, Joel Mogorosi were left seething after what they felt was robbery in the Namibian capital, Windhoek as the curtain fell on an eventful tournament.

Mogorosi was adjudged to have handled the ball three minutes before time and Orlando Pirates midfielder, Gift Motupa gleefully accepted the challenge and stroked home the winner from the spot.

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