Victor Hlungwani, a former FIFA referee, has weighed in on two highly debated decisions from last week’s PSL matches. According to Hlungwani, there was a significant controversy in both the Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs encounters, with questionable officiating decisions that sparked outrage.
In the match involving Orlando Pirates, Hlungwani stated that the team benefited from a dubious decision that many felt was unfair. While he did not elaborate on the specifics of the decision, he expressed his belief that the match was influenced by poor officiating, giving Pirates an advantage they perhaps didn’t fully deserve.
On the other hand, Hlungwani was particularly vocal about a decision in the match between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs. The former referee strongly criticized the officiating of referee Mthethwa, who he accused of showing “brutality” in his decisions during the match. Hlungwani emphasized that a crucial call was missed, leaving Stellenbosch FC feeling robbed of a potential victory.

In a breakdown of the controversial incident, Hlungwani remarked on a specific moment in the game where he believed a foul had occurred. “Maswanganyi is the one committing a foul… He is the one jumping, impeding there,” Hlungwani stated on Soccer Zone, pointing out the key moment where he felt the referee had made an incorrect decision.
The two decisions have caused uproar among fans and experts alike, with many questioning the consistency and fairness of officiating in the league. As the debate rages on, Hlungwani’s comments serve as a reminder of the challenges and scrutiny that match officials face in high-stakes games.