Scandal before the MTN8 Cup final: police arrest suspect accused of plotting to disrupt the match between
South African police have arrested a man who threatened to disrupt the MTN8 Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. The tournament decider is set to take place in Durban at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
According to the KwaZulu-Natal police press service, the suspect claimed that he and his supporters intended to block the stadium and prevent the match from taking place. Before that, the man had gathered a group of people at King Dinuzulu Park, where a march was reportedly planned.
Law enforcement officials said the demonstrators dispersed, while the alleged organizer was taken into custody. Police stressed that any threats to public stability would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The incident occurred just before one of the country’s biggest football events. The MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns has drawn huge attention from fans, and any attempt to disrupt the match could have created serious security concerns.
Jan Novak
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