Times Of Swaziland: LEOPARD FRY FOR CASTLE CUP PODIUM SNUB

LEOPARD FRY FOR CASTLE CUP PODIUM SNUB
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BY CHRIS DLAMINI on 05/10/2016 04:59:00


MBABANE – Two wrongs never make a right. Police ensemble are set to learn the
hard way after they did not pitch for their silver medals and Castle Premier
Challenge merchandise last Saturday despite being called several times to the
podium.
This happened in front of senior people, including Prince Masitsela, who
presented the medals to the winners including champions for the third time in
four years Mbabane Swallows. As this was not the first time (they did same in
Ingwenyama Cup after losing to Swallows), Leopard are now to appear before the
National Football Association of Swaziland’s (NFAS) Disciplinary Committee
(DC) for the incident.
Their officials in PRO Frank Hurube and Director Mcolisi Dlamini came to the
podium without players and a minor argument took place with top football
officials including NFAS President Adam ‘Bomber’ Mthethwa.
PLS Chairman and NFAS Vice President, Victor ‘Maradona’ Gamedze was also
present and was the one who angrily ordered the presentation goes ahead with
Leopard’s players so the champions were called up.
“It’s true, Leopard face charges and we already have them with us but until
they get them, the office can’t release them to the media yet,” confirmed
PLS COO Pat Vilakati yesterday.
He added: “They will appear before the DC on Thursday (tomorrow) afternoon,”
he said.
Leopard’s PRO Frank Hurube, when sought, could not be reached as his cellphone
consistently rang unanswered. The last attempt made at 5:50pm. However, in his
post-match comments, Hurube had claimed they were never informed they would be
presented with silver medals.