Police shoot dead fan after championship-deciding match

Crazy about Kaizer Chiefs' championship win, a fan died while celebrating due to a clash with the police.

A fan lies on the ground after a chaotic celebration.

The incident took place after the match between Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, South Africa last weekend. This match Kaizer Chiefs won 2-0 and qualified for the national championship.

After the final whistle, many enthusiastic fans of the home team rushed onto the field to celebrate. One of them tried to grab a policeman's gun, leading to a serious incident.

“The unfortunate man attempted to grab the police officer’s gun. During the struggle, the gun went off, killing him,” the police statement after the fight said. Police have not yet identified the man.

In addition to one fatality, the chaotic post-match celebrations left many injured in clashes with police and between fans of both teams. It took security forces nearly an hour to restore order.

Kaizer Chiefs was founded in 1970 and is one of the most successful teams in the South African Premier League, winning the title four times in 2004, 2005, 2013 and 2015. The team also won the African Cup of Nations in 2001.

The most famous player to have played for Kaizer Chiefs is Lucas Radebe, a defender who also captained Leeds United in the Premier League. The team has also produced many famous players who have played for South Africa, such as Khumalo and Tshabalala.

According to VNE