Kaizer Chiefs warn 'drunk' fans after uncouth behaviour in loss against Mamelodi Sundowns & promise to help Police - 'It is unacceptable'

Last weekend, Kaizer Chiefs hosted Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout quarter-final fixture that was staged at the FNB Stadium.

Masandawana ran riot, eventually winning 4-0 against the 10-man Glamour Boys to seal their place in the semi-final of the annual competition.

After Peter Shalulile scored a third goal in the first half, some fans were unhappy; they threw objects on the pitch while others invaded it to show their frustrations.

The security inside the FNB Stadium swiftly acted and contained the situation, but some individuals were arrested.

The club has now released a statement on the matter and revealed the measures it has taken to avoid the vice in the future.

"Kaizer Chiefs would like to sincerely apologise to all our stakeholders, sponsors, the Premier Soccer League (PSL), South African Football Association (SAFA), and our loyal supporters for the disappointing incidents witnessed on Saturday during the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal match against Mamelodi Sundowns," Amakhosi said in a statement.

"While it was a beautiful day for football, it was unfortunately marred by behaviour that has no place in our beloved game. The invasion of the pitch and the throwing of missiles onto the field are completely unacceptable. Despite thorough preparations for the sold-out match, we observed issues arising early on, with some supporters already under the influence of alcohol before the game, leading to unwanted incidents. This highlights a pressing societal issue that the football industry and our communities must address collectively.

"It is our hope that we can put an end to this negative behaviour, ensuring that our stadiums remain safe havens for both young and old supporters. The safety of everyone involved in the game, players, officials, and fans is our top priority. Together, let us uphold the integrity and joy of the beautiful game," Chiefs continued.

The Soweto Giants are now ready to collaborate with respective authorities to avoid such troubles in the future.

"Collaboration with Authorities: We are actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies to ensure that all individuals involved in the pitch invasion and related disturbances are identified and appropriately dealt with under the law," Chiefs continued.

"Support for Legal Proceedings: We acknowledge that three fans were arrested and appeared in court on Monday morning. We support the legal process and trust that justice is served. The Club will also make recommendations that fans who behave badly are banned from attending football matches in South Africa."

Last season, Chiefs paid thousands of Rands to the PSL as fines for fans' troubles and the management is not ready for the same loss in the new campaign.

It explains why the club is ready to work with police in order to stop those unruly supporters from accessing the facility.