South Africa: Soccer stricker Fikru Tefera sentenced

SOUTH AFRICA – SuperSport United striker Fikru Tefera, an Ethiopian native, was given a suspended sentence by the Premier Soccer League’s disciplinary committee.

The Ethiopian pleaded guilty to misconduct arising from a reckless tackle on Thanda Royal Zulu midfielder July Mahlangu during their Premiership fixture played in Durban on October 5.

The striker was fined R50 000 which is suspended for 12 months.

United and Tefera will also have to give a written apology to Mahlangu, his club and the PSL and he was also ordered to pay the costs for the two hearings.

Football365