Four soccer players in court for assault

Four soccer players from Maelula United Brothers were arrested in connection with an alleged assault on a soccer referee.

The incident took place during the SAFA Vhembe MMK Administrator's league match between Maelula United Brothers and Matanda Rockers at the Vhulaudzi Grounds about three weeks ago.

The police confirmed that they had arrested Mpfariseni Neluvhada (30), Mulalo Muzhedzi (25), Tsumbedzo Khodobo (33) and Mavhungu Netaangula (25) in connection with the alleged assault. They appeared in the Dzanani Magistrate’s Court last Wednesday and were released on warning.

They will appear in court again on 29 April.

Date:19 March 2020

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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