Two Pictures: Kaizer Chiefs fan chasing the referee

What a dramatic night at the FNB Stadium. Kaizer Chiefs lost 4-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout, but not without an attack on the referee.

Two Pictures: Kaizer Chiefs fan chasing the referee

Referee Luxolo Badi is a traumatised man after a Kaizer Chiefs fan chased him on the field of play.

CARLING KNOCKOUT: KAIZER CHIEFS 0-4 MAMELODI SUNDOWNS

In what was a massive quarter-final game at the FNB Stadium, Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners hit a quick brace, followed by goals from Peter Shalulile and Khuliso Mudau.

ATTEMPTED ATTACK ON REFEREE LUXOLO BADI

A few minutes before half-time saw one of the scariest moments of referee Badi’s career.

A man wearing a Kaizer Chiefs jersey invaded the pitch with an apparent intention to attack the match official. Luckily for Badi, the security guards and players managed to stop the attacker before he reached Badi.

Kaizer Chiefs referee Luxolo Badi
A Kaizer Chiefs fan chases after referee Luxolo Badi at the FNB Stadium. Images: Vino Snap

KAIZER CHIEFS UPDATES ON INJURIES

In other news, Kaizer Chiefs are moving closer to welcoming back a trio of injured players.

Speaking to the media before Saturday’s Carling Knockout quarterfinals battle against Mamelodi Sundowns, coach Nabi said Amakhosi have to be careful with rushing George Matlou, Mduduzi Mdantsane and Tebogo Potsane.

“It’s true they’ve been injured for quite some time. All three are done with rehabilitation and are currently training with the group,” Nabi said via FARPost.

“They’ve joined the group and are training. But we need to be very careful how we integrate them into official matches.

“For example, George has been out for over a year; we need to give him time to train. We need to give them time to participate in friendly games and bring back connection with the teammates before we can think of incorporating them in official matches,” concluded the Kaizer Chiefs mentor.

WHAT DOES THE CLUB NEED TO RECLAIM THE LONG-LOST GLORY?

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