Share

Farouk Khan: 'Don't' blame Kaizer Chiefs for referees' poor decisions'

Cape Town - Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan says Amakhosi should not shoulder the blame for poor decisions made by officials this season.

Chiefs have benefited from a number of decisions by referees and their assistants this Absa Premiership campaign and they have gone on to sit at the top of the table with 12 points after eight matches.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane also made mention of the Soweto giants recently when he said his team do not benefit from decisions like Chiefs do.

Khan, however, says the Amakhosi cannot take the blame if some decisions have gone in their favour.

"Look, I will tell you this much, I wouldn't say it's luck. I don't think it's fair to say it's luck only," Khan told KickOff.

"Chiefs are not winning because the referees are favouring them.

"I don't think Chiefs must be blamed for referees' decisions, that's wrong. Chiefs have earned these wins. And if the referees have erred it's not their fault."

Khan also said it is still to early to predict who will win the Absa Premiership crown, with Chiefs and defending champions Sundowns, who are still unbeaten this season, playing well.

"It's still very early to say. Still few games played," Khan went on.

"Sundowns are playing well as well you know even though they are playing in many competitions. They've started well, they are getting points where it matters.

"Sundowns didn't start on a high but they finished on a high, we saw last year as well, coming from behind and winning the league."

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1473 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2252 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE