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Kaizer Chiefs riot sees coach quit and violent fans slammed

Kaizer Chiefs lost 2-0 to Free State Stars on Saturday, with coach Steve Komphela resigning straight away as a result of chaos in the stands

South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs are "worried about the safety of the players, the coach and supporters" after rioting at the end of Saturday's 2-0 Nedbank Cup defeat to Free State Stars forced coach Steve Komphela to resign.

The Chiefs were denied a place in the cup final as a result of the loss at their own Moses Mabhida stadium, meaning their season will end without silverware, while they are also in danger of missing out on continental football next season.