“This Is Hooliganism”: Football Fans React to Arthur Zwane’s Abuse by Supporters

• Kaizer Chiefs fans took matters into their own hands by attacking Arthur Zwane after a recent loss
• SuperSport United defeated Chiefs 1-0 to ensure they won't play continental football next season
• Football fans are divided over whether supporters were right in targeting Zwane after the match

South African football witnessed ugly scenes recently as Kaizer Chiefs fans showed their displeasure with the coach after another disappointing season.

Chief were beaten 1-0 by SuperSport United, a defeat which meant they could no longer qualify for continental football next season.

Fans then vented their frustration by throwing objects at coach, Arthur Zwane as he left the field and police were forced to intervene to try and protect him.

As reported by Eyewitness News, the AmaKhosi boss was struck in the face with an object and required treatment. The severity of the injury has yet to be disclosed.

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The incident was a dark day for local football, and some fans are unhappy with what happened.

Social media was abuzz with reactions about the incident, with some condemning Chiefs fans and others saying Zwane had it coming.

Fans react to Zwane attack

@SizweMbokodo:

“Not a nice scene. Unfortunately, in SA, that's almost the only way people express their displeasure. Management dismissed Baxter last season, citing protection from fans' anger. They could have done the same with Zwane. Fans' reaction was bound to happen.”

@Collen82241585:

"I blame Zwane, but I can't blame Zwane alone. I blame the management. Kaizer Chiefs is too big for Arthur Zwane, you cannot coach Kaizer Chiefs with a security certificate."

@Tobisani1:

“Thuggish behaviour, shouldn't be happening in our beautiful game. Criminals need to be brought to book.”

@MissPalulu:

“This is hooliganism, supporters can be such a terrible bunch of people. And worse, this club’s supporters have never given any coach a fair chance in the past few years. These are just horrible scenes which must be condemned!”

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Zwane injured by angry fans

Irate Kaizer Chiefs fans went haywire after the club missed out on a chance to qualify for continental football next season; consequently, they attacked Arthur Zwane.

Viral footage circulating online shows the moment police officers escorted the manager out of the stadium as angry club supporters hurled objects at the losing coach.

Gamphani Jones Lungu’s 40th-minute goal was enough as SuperSport United condemned the visiting AmaKhosi to a 1-0 loss, Sports Brief previously has reported.