Chiefs reach Orange FA semis amid ugly touchline scenes

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 70 Views |

Ugly scenes followed the end of the Orange FA Cup clash between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Black Lions on Friday night, casting a shadow over what had been a memorable return of football at the National Stadium.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The return of football to the National Stadium on Friday was overshadowed by chaotic scenes on the touchline as tempers flared between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Black Lions officials following a dramatic cup quarterfinal clash.

Chiefs eventually booked their place in the semifinals after prevailing 5-3 in a tense penalty shootout, but the post-match discussions centred more on the confrontation between the two benches than the football itself.

A heated altercation involving a Chiefs coach, Miguel Torrera and a Black Lions official erupted shortly after the final whistle, forcing security personnel to intervene.

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