Rabbits fined R100 000

05 April 2007 - 02:00
By unknown

The Premier Soccer League came down heavily on Benoni Premier United, slapping them with a hefty R100000 fine, suspended for 12 months, for failing to secure a ground for the Reserve League game against Mamelodi Sundowns a week ago.

The Premier Soccer League came down heavily on Benoni Premier United, slapping them with a hefty R100000 fine, suspended for 12 months, for failing to secure a ground for the Reserve League game against Mamelodi Sundowns a week ago.

This was a sequel to United's failure to ensure that PAM Brink Stadium in Springs, where the game was due to be played, had lines drawn up. United also forfeited the three points to the Brazilians.

Simon Ngobeni, United's manager, said they would not appeal. - Meshack Khotha