Silver under probe over fans violence

Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has said it is waiting for reports from officials on the alleged violence by Silver Strikers supporters on Wednesday when the Bankers lost 4-2 to Kamuzu Barracks in the TNM Super League at Civo Stadium. The supporters blocked the passage to the dressing rooms during at half-time break as they bayed for referee Chidziwitso Simbi’s blood over the decision to award KB a penalty after Chisomo Mpachika fouled Kelvin Hanganda. Sulom vice-general secretary Thoko Chazema, who was at the match, expressed shock at the supporters’ behaviour, saying it dented the image of the league. But Silver Strikers general secretary Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda yesterday said it will be strange if they are charged because they managed to control the supporters. In the picture, the officiating panel is being whisked away in a police armoured vehicle after the match.—CLEMENT CHINOKO, Staff Reporter