Lerumo Lions Protest Overshadows 1-1 Draw Against Black Leopards

Lerumo Lions FC lodged an official protest in their Motsepe Foundation Championship clash against Black Leopards at Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday, claiming the hosts breached league rules regarding under-23 player requirements.

Despite the game ending in a 1-1 draw after a 15:00 kick-off, the real battle may be decided off the pitch. The North West based outfit informed the match commissioner about the protest and that could lead to serious consequences for Black Leopards. If the NSL upholds Lerumo Lions’ complaint, Leopards may be docked points, while Lerumo Lions could be awarded three points for the rule breach.sioner before kick-off that they would play the fixture under protest, citing that Black Leopards fielded only four under-23 players instead of the five required by the National Soccer League (NSL) rulebook.

The protest could lead to serious consequences for Black Leopards. If the NSL upholds Lerumo Lions’ complaint, Leopards may be docked points, while Lerumo Lions could be awarded three points for the rule breach.

For now, both teams share the points on the log, but the league’s disciplinary structures will determine the final outcome of this contentious encounter.