For some time now there have being complaints about the behaviour of South African football fans during mattches, expecially during high profile matches including the likes of; Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Moroka Swallows and Mamelodi Sundowns games.
South African football fans turn to get too emotional at stadiums and behave in an unorderly manner. Just four days ago Mamelodi Sundowns fans, forced their way through Security and were able to physically assault Mamellodi Sundowns coach after what they saw as an unnecessary loss against Moroka Swallows. It took individuals from the SAPS to stop this brutal attack.
Mamelodi Sundows coach assaulted
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| Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Johan Neeskens brutally attacked (sowetanlive.co.za) |
Such behaviour brings me to a question of whether or not fans respect the beautiful game and further more this behaviuor communicates a bad message to the entire footballing nation about how South African fans are and the images of these unpleasant encounters are viewed across the globe and they are doing more harm than good, as they are denting the image of South African football.
Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumelang Khune and striker Bernard Parker, went on Robert Marawas show expressing their views on the uncalled for behaviour of South African fans. Among others they were more concerned about frans booing them during games, stating that such behaviour demoralizes players and the end result of that is them not perfoming to the best of their abilities.
uncalled for behaviour of fans brings down the standard of South African football in the following ways :
- ommunicates the wrong message of what is seen as normal in South African football
- It makes it hard for football players to play the beautiful game in peace
- It dipicts a negative image about South African football to players who might have an interest in playing in South Africa
Angry sundowns fans after 2-0 loss to Swallows
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| Angry Sundowns fans ready to go to war (teamkickoff.com) |
