Kopo has accused a match official of making a โxenophobic statementโ towards Bienvenu Eva Nga in a match against AmaZulu FC.
In a game where AmaZulu FC managed to secure a remarkable turnaround, clinching their first Betway Premiership victory of the season on Tuesday night, a dispute erupted between the two teams, culminating in the red card of-a 30 year old Abbubaker Mobara.ย
While the Chippa coach acknowledged Usuthuโs victory as being โwon fairly,โ he had notable dissatisfaction with certain officiating decisions.
Kopo revealed that he overheard Cameroonian striker Eva Nga complaining to assistant referee Kamohelo Ramutsindela about a missed foul against the opponents.
In response, the linesman allegedly told Nga that he talked too much and would be dealt with.
Another incident saw a heated exchange between Eva Nga and Ramutsindela, during which the assistant referee, according to Kopo, reminded the former Orlando Pirates player of his foreign status and the need to show respect.
Referee Controversy and Alleged Bias in Evaโs Yellow Card Decision
SA REFEREES: โARE SO PROTECTEDโ
โThe sad thing is that if you say anything to them they hold all the power if you say anything to them they tell you Iโll send you off now,โ he continued.
โNow, how do we deal with the situation where a match official, a FIFA accredited match official says to a Cameroonian player, โWhich country are you from? This my country you must respect meโ.
โโฆ and I didnโt want to say too many things in the post-match interview because they are so protected in South Africa.
โYou know thereโs also this refereeโs discretion. When you ask why doesnโt he give a yellow card to Ighodaro? No, itโs up to the referees discretion. Then why do we need the laws if everything is up to the referees discretion?โ
Match Highlights: AmaZulu vs Chippa United – Betway Premiership
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