adminJohannesburg — The Referees’ Review Committee, citing poor performance, has sanctioned several top officials in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and National First Division (NFD).
The Committee was unanimous that the new match officials’ disciplinary code stipulates that acts of poor performance that have been committed through blatant refereeing mistakes by not interpreting the Laws of the Games accordingly, must be sanctioned.
“The Referee or the assistant Referee that has committed an incident affecting the outcome of the game shall immediately cease to be appointed for matches until such time that the matter has been dealt with and finalised,” reads part of the code of conduct.
The sanctions are with immediate effect.
“These sanctions are consistent with our main objective of ensuring that our match officials remain highly competitive and sought after throughout the continent and globally,” said Peter Sejake, Safa head of Referees.
Sejake said he was not worried about the big number of suspensions as there are several upcoming match officials who will fill in the gap.
The suspended referees will not just be sitting at home kicking their heels, but will be considered for Provincial League under the mentorship of seasoned match commissioners in an attempt to fix their mistakes. — Sport24.
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