Investigation Launched Into Mpho Makola for Allegedly Shoving an Official After MTN8 Final

• Midfielder Mpho Makola is in hot water after he allegedly shoved a match official after the MTN8 final over the weekend
• Makola was visibly frustrated during the incident and about the result of the penalties and it's not the first time he has done so
• The PSL disciplinary committee has launched an investigation into the player for his actions after the cup final

Cape Town City midfielder Mpho Makola was frustrated with the loss against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final and has now found himself in hot water with the PSL. Makola allegedly shoved assistant referee Cladwin Baloyi after the match.

Cape Town City showed resilience in the MTN8 final but it was not to be as Mamelodi Sundowns clinched the title on penalties. Masandawana goalkeeper Denis Onyango was the hero on the evening for saving a number of penalties but was off his line on some occasions.

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The officials did not realise this and the penalties were not disallowed, leading to Sundowns winning the match. SowetanLIVE reports that PSL prosecutor Nande Becker is studying the footage of the push and are investigating the matter.

Makola allegedly shoved the match official in a situation that was reminiscent of the player being raked over the coals by the PSL disciplinary committee (DC) three years ago. It is not the first time that Makola has found himself in trouble for touching match officials.

When asked about the event, SAFA's head of referees, Abdul Ebrahim, gave out a strong message, KickOff reports.

"Let's first go through that report, but then you must know that no one, I don't care who they are, in football they are not allowed to touch match officials. That is at any point during, after or before a game," he said.

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Mamelodi Sundowns players to receive bonuses after MTN8 final

In other news, Briefly News previously reported that Mamelodi Sundowns recently clinched the MTN8 trophy, which is a title that has eluded them for many years.

The club's top guns have decided that the prize money will be shared amongst the squad and technical staff for their amazing efforts. The decision to share the prize money amongst the staff is because of their bonus structure for their players and coaches.

The policy seems to be working for them as they were promised to share league prize money when they've won it in the past. According to Soccer Laduma, the reward is well-deserved by the squad and the coaches who have led Sundowns to glory in the cup competition.