Newly appointed head of referees, Abdul Ebrahim, has paid a glowing tribute to match officials in the Premier Soccer League.
Following a five-month forced recess, referees returned to action when the 2019/20 season resumed earlier last month, and Ebrahim – a former whistleman himself, has lauded their efforts, although it has not been short of controversy.
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"Here and there, you would find errors but to err is only human, especially in the sporting environment. There is nowhere in the world where you would get a situation which has no mistakes," Ebrahim was quoted on the SAFA official website.
"That said, I think the match officials did the country and the association proud. Coming from a five-month lay-off and to perform the way they did, I can only say well done to the officials."
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The referees have another final task this weekend when the Absa Premiership reaches its climax and the champions will be crowned.
Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are both tied on 53 points, with Amakhosi leading the log table thanks to a superior goal difference.
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Eyes will again also be on the referees.
"The match officials have no time to put their feet up. Once this season comes to an end, the new one begins almost immediately and that means all officials have to maintain their high fitness levels all the time," Ebrahim concluded.
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