Mighty Mufulira Wanderers are back at Shinde Stadium after winning their appeal.
The FAZ appeals committee has cut Mighty’s home ban from six, that would have seen them not play at Shinde until next season, to two.
Mighty were slapped the ban following a riot during their home game against Zesco United on August 8 in a match the visiting side was leading 1-0 into the 35th minute.
“The Football Association of Zambia Appeals Committee has set aside the order of the Disciplinary Committee against Mufulira Wanderers Football Club, to play their home games, at least 60 kilometres away from Mufulira. The decision was arrived at yesterday’s hearing Chaired by Appeals Committee Chairman, Judge Martin Musaluke,” FAZ stated.
“We also take cognizance of the fact that Mufulira Wanderers has already played two home games away from home, therefore, the punishment has already been saved. Mufulira Wanderers Football Club is henceforth, allowed to play its remaining scheduled home games at Shinde Stadium in Mufulira.”
Wanderers were warned of stiffer penalties should there be a repeat of last months incident at Shinde.
The nine-time champions were forced to play their games at Kafubu Stadium in Luanshya where they won one and lost one against Power Dynamos and Zanaco respectively.
Fifth placed Wanderers will return to Shinde this Saturday when they host Green Buffaloes who are just above them at number four on 38 and 40 points respectively from 24 matches with six games left to play.
Ukutumpa ba FAZ. This is not enough! The game against ZESCO must be replayed
Likatenta pa shinde pa Saturday…Buffalos watch out…
Chachine give Mighty a replay. You can’t punish them double. If Zesco have got balls they should come back to Shinde so we can whip them. Cowards
Maiteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!