Highlanders Executive Chairman Kenneth Mhlophe has acknowledged that the club is currently going through difficult times and has called on supporters to remain peaceful and avoid any form of violence.
The team was hit with a US$6,000 fine after crowd disturbances during their Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final match against Simba Bhora last weekend. Simba Bhora also received a similar fine.
Additionally, Highlanders have been summoned by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to appear before its Ad Hoc Committee regarding allegations of breaching Chibuku Super Cup Rules and Regulations.
Tensions escalated when Highlanders players and technical staff left the pitch in protest after the referee awarded a second-half penalty to Simba Bhora, which led to the match being abandoned.
In a statement issued on Saturday, September 28, Mhlophe expressed frustration with football authorities, accusing them of altering the laws of the game to affect match results. He said:
“As a club, we are currently facing a very tough period. The situation has become unbearable, with the laws of the game being changed to determine the outcomes of professional matches.”
He urged fans to remain composed despite the challenges, adding, “We ask all Highlanders supporters and football lovers to remain peaceful and avoid any form of violence, be it verbal or physical. Let us stand united as we navigate through this difficult time.”
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