The president of Cape Town City Football Club is speaking candidly about the match between Supersport United and Golden Arrows that was previously postponed due to a power failure during the match between the two teams, the match was stopped at half-time due to an electrical fault at Lucas Moripe Stadium when the score was 1-1.

The Premier Soccer League has instituted stringent power supply regulations to ensure uninterrupted match operations across all venues. As stipulated in Section 6.3.2 of the compliance manual ratified in August 2021, every approved stadium must install and maintain a high-capacity backup generator system. This critical infrastructure must deliver consistent power supply to illuminate the entire playing surface, player facilities, spectator areas, and premium hospitality sections, along with supporting stadium infrastructure.

These provisions form part of the league's broader initiative to standardize matchday conditions and elevate the overall football experience. By requiring comprehensive power redundancy, the PSL aims to eliminate disruptions caused by electricity failures while aligning venue standards with international benchmarks. The regulation underscores the league's commitment to professionalizing South African football infrastructure, ensuring optimal conditions for players, officials, and spectators regardless of external power supply challenges. Stadium authorities bear responsibility for implementing and maintaining these systems to meet the league's certification requirements.

What John Comitis has to say about this match!

Cape Town City chairman John Comitis has revealed the club is considering challenging a controversial Premier Soccer League decision, telling Phalaphala FM the ruling appears to violate multiple league regulations.

"We're carefully evaluating our position and firmly believe we have substantial grounds to appeal this with the PSL," Comitis stated. "While we've already lodged our concerns with the league, I'll refrain from further comment at this stage. However, this resolution seems to have required bending at least five different rules to reach this outcome."

The club executive outlined several alleged breaches:

• Failure to complete the match within the mandated 48-hour window

• Improper application of force majeure provisions

• The impracticality of resuming a three-month-old match at halftime given squad changes and disciplinary records

Comitis saved his strongest criticism for the timing of the decision: "The most egregious aspect is this ruling coming after season conclusion, essentially allowing selective application of rules. Where's the sporting integrity? We're prepared to compete in playoffs if necessary, but outcomes should be decided on the pitch - not through arbitrary boardroom decisions."

The chairman emphasized his club's readiness to accept legitimate sporting consequences, but insisted any resolution must adhere to established competition rules and principles of fair play. City's legal team is currently reviewing options for formal appeal procedures.