Mzava cleared by SAFA

The SA Football Association [Safa] has confirmed that the red card received by Golden Arrows defender Limbikani Mzava against Orlando Pirates has been rescinded.

In the match between Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates over this past weekend, referee Mr Thando Ndzandzeka showed the red card to the wrong player.

Mr Ndzandzeka wrongly showed the red card for two yellow cards to Arrows player Limbikani Mzava (shirt number 5). The Golden Arrows player who was supposed to have been shown the yellow card for a reckless challenge is Mzwandile Buthelezi (shirt number 3).

Therefore, the red card shown to Mzava is rescinded on the basis of mistaken identity.

The referee has since written an acknowledgement letter that after reviewing the match, he had shown the yellow card to the wrong player.

“We have since written correspondence to this effect to the club and the Premier Soccer League,” said Tenda Masikhwa from SAFA Referees Department.

This means that Mzava will not be serving any suspension and is free to play in their next match.