Chomanika applauds Gaba for being remorseful and sorry over spitting saga
Football analyst Owen Chomanika, has applauded Malawi Nation Football team and Bidvest Wits Striker, Frank ‘Gabadinho’ Mhango for apologizing to the soccer fraternity over his spitting incident
News of the ‘weapon of mass destruction’ Gabadinho was all over the media early last month not for scoring a goal but for ‘spitting’ on Amazulu Football Club Striker, Michael Morton during an Absa Premiership match.
In a statement, Gabadinho asked the soccer fraternity to ‘humbly’ forgive him for bringing shame into the game of football.
“l apologize to all that l offended with my actions and l pray and hope that you will all understand that whilst l was wrong, l am only human and that you can forgive me for my actions,” said the lethal striker in his statement.
He added that he has also met with Michael Morton and spoken to him about the incident and offered his heartfelt apologies.
“I disrespected my club, and above all, l disrespected the beautiful game of football. This spitting incident should not have happened,” regretted Mhango.
Commenting on the development in an interview, Chomanika applauded Mhango for apologizing.
“I should commend Gabadinho for apologizing to Morton and the soccer fraternity. The apology shows maturity and that he has grown into a professional,” said Chomanika.
Meanwhile, Gabadinho has been handed six match ban by South African Premier Soccer League (PSL).
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Gabadihno is sincere with the apology. Very likely that it will not be a constant excuse to cover up for repeated mistakes. The footballer has backed up the apology by ensuring that the transgression that was committed does not happen again, and he has even conveyed it in person to Morton to prove to him that his faith is well placed in him. That is very inspiring not only to children but other players. Often times actions speak louder than words. Without an apology, the relationship between Gabadinho and Morton would have festered and risk devolving into resentment each time they faced each other on the field of play.
In 2014–2015 Barclays premier season, Jonny Evans of Man Utd (Red Devils) and Papiss Cissé of New Castle United (Magpies) were involved in an argument while spitting at each other. Cissé pleaded guilty but Evans gave a version purporting to show his spitting was not directed at his opponent but to the ground. Powerful television replays captured a different version. Both were found guilty. The former was handed an automatic six–match suspension while the latter was given a seven–match ban as he had been charged with violent conduct earlier in the season after being caught elbowing Séamus Coleman of Everton. Red Devils’ Team Manager Louis van Gaal did not see Evans spitting as he was very far from the scene.
There is no right of appeal in spitting incidents. It is academic that Bidvest FC will have to prepare for matches without Gabadinho.
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