National Referees Association (NFA) has complained about the increase of violence in football venues across the country, especially targeting referees. Six referees have been attacked within a month.<\/p>\n
The association\u2019s General Secretary, Chris Kalichero, was reacting to a fracas that erupted at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday where Nyasa Big Bullets\u2019 fans invaded the pitch to harass referee, Andy Kuseli, after a goalless draw against Azam Tigers.<\/p>\n
The ugly scenes forced the police to fire teargas to disperse the unruly crowd.<\/p>\n
\u201cI did not watch the game at Kamuzu Stadium because I was at Dwangwa. However, I followed the game on radio and learnt about the supporters\u2019 act of beating up Kuseli,\u201d Kalichero said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeriously, I was surprised because I heard through radio Bullets\u2019 Team Manager, [Rahim] Ishmael, admitting that Tigers gave them tough time; now why descend on the referee? A similar incident happened in Dwangwa [on Sunday].\u201d<\/p>\n
He then said his body had written Super League of Malawi (Sulom) for a quick action.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are now working in fear and we need assurance of our safety. However, we know that it is everyone\u2019s responsibility to bring to an end such acts,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Kuseli refused to confirm the assault by the supporters in fear of breaching the referee governing body\u2019s statutes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am only supposed to explain everything in a report which I submit to Sulom and our association. I have already submitted the report and I am just waiting for their action. For more information talk to Sulom,\u201d Kuseli said.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, a Karonga official also slapped referee, Patrick Ngoleka, after accusing him of awarding Mafco a questionable penalty on their way to a 3-1 win.<\/p>\n
A few weeks ago, Mafco also wrote NFA, saying referee, Andy Maseko, should never handle any game involving the soldiers.<\/p>\n
Last week, Mafco abandoned their game against Moyale Barracks at Mzuzu Stadium after accusing referee, Aziz Nyirenda, of incompetence.<\/p>\n
A Mafco fan also slapped a reporter at Mzuzu Stadium and some reporters were also harassed on Sunday at Kamuzu Stadium.<\/p>\n
Recently, a Be Forward Wanderers\u2019 fan also slapped referee, Duncan Lengani. The police intervened to arrest the wayward fan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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