• A Limpopo ABC Motsepe League match was canceled after Maruleng Celtics used sticks as corner flags, sparking a dispute with officials and the opposing team.
• Attempts to fix the issue failed when incorrect flags were brought back, leading to the game being abandoned, further tarnishing the league’s reputation.

Safa’s Limpopo ABC Motsepe League has yet again been marred by controversy as another game was called off for a bizarre reason.

The integrity of the third division league continues to be threatened with games regularly being suspended.

With a number of matches being called off due to dubious refereeing calls in recent weeks, this past weekend saw the game between Maruleng Celtics and Selwane White Vultures abandoned for an entirely different reason, according to FarPost.

The Celtics opted to use sticks as makeshift corner flags, leading to a dispute with both referees and the visiting team.

Selwane players approached the officials along with the match commissioner to raise the issue in an attempt to find a way forward.

The hosts then agreed to bring the correct flags and requested that the game be delayed while they did so. Unfortunately, incorrect flags were brought back and the match had to be cancelled.

Limpopo ABC Motsepe League: Weekend Results

STREAM A

Saturday, 30 November 2024

Nkowankowa Continental 3-1 Black Leopards

Musina United 2-0 Thlothlokwe Golden Syrup

Munaca FC 0-1 Tzaneen United

Mpheni Defenders 4-0 United Artists

Maruleng Celtic v White Vultures [abandoned]

Winners Park 1-3 Vondwe XI Bullets

STREAM B

Friday, 29 November 2024

Mighty FC 3-2 Ngwaabe City Motors

Ditlou FC 3-0 P&S Academy

Tubatse United 1-3 Royal Pirates

The Dolphins 1-0 Sunrise FC

Lebash Football Academy 0-0 Mohlabile United

Saturday, 30 November 2024

Eleven Fast Tigers 2-0 Mokopane PJ Stars

Pictured above: Sticks used as corner flags.

Source: @maetsebane