Caf Must Wield The Whip After Ugly Scenes

The time for talking and issuing statements has long passed. It is now time for the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to act, because the past two weeks have been a terrible advert for football on the continent.

- Katlego Modiba

Diplomacy has also run its course, and Caf must call a spade a spade. Officials of the Algerian club MC Alger should hang their heads in shame.

Their actions demand accountability, both from the football authorities and, where applicable, the legal system.

Alger officials and players had no right to swarm and attempt to attack referee Ibrahim Traoré and his assistants, Adou N'goh and Jonathan Koffi after the final whistle.

South Africa is not a lawless state, and no individual or team should be allowed to act with such impunity and blatant disregard for the rule of law.

I must admit, it was deeply disturbing to witness the violent conduct in Soweto. No one is entitled to win a football match.