CAF has lifted the provisional suspension of top FIFA referee Janny Sikazwe after being accused of corruption in November last year.
The top referee who has been flying the Zambian and African flags high has been handed a reprieve by the CAF Disciplinary Committee.
“After having thoroughly checked the elements presented to them regarding the violation by Mr Janny Sikazwe of CAF Regulations, in particular Arts. 82, 136, 152, of the CAF Disciplinary Code: The Disciplinary Board decided that there is no sufficient evidence to implicate the involvement of Mr. Janny Sikazwe regarding the allegations of corruption made against him. Therefore the Disciplinary Board decides: The provisional suspension of Mr. Janny Sikazwe is lifted,” states correspondence from CAF.
Sikazwe was suspended following corruption allegations – in violation of CAF Regulations Articles 82, 136 and 152 of the CAF disciplinary code – raised by Angolan outfit Primeiro de Agosto in their 2018 CAF Champions League semi-final, second leg match with eventual champions Esperance de Tunis.
Sikazwe officiated at the FIFA World Cup in Russia in 2018 making history as he became the first Zambian to achieve that feat,
86 Comments
Jah
U ar now set free Mr sikazwe,u av learnt a lesson from dat accusation though there was no enough evidence to u,am hap u are back at de right time wen our league is abt to begin.welcome back in de world of football.
japhet
Viva ba sikazwe and viva kapirimposhi.
Steven k banda
thanks to God, Mr sikazwe you are free, God be with you,am happy too, Jesus is the way.
Alick
This is good news
Geoffrey Bwamba Mwalya
Good news!
Patrick Octas.
Nice to see your comment My Boss.
Inters
Nice to hear about that good news ba sikazwe and welcome to the pitch
STAIN BUGA
Am happy you are now free Mr Sikazwe well come back to the world of football
James Manjoro
You will fly the Zambian flag high like an eagle the symbol of our pride and identity
Dee Denga Nguni
welcome back sir, Am Happ for you..
Besa joseph
Will happy and god is great
Jonathan
that’s wonderful news
Rcmp
Umutitikisha tawawama ba Angola just encourage yo referees to work hard and represent yo country at the world cup like nanny sikazwe
moses nkole
Comment praise be to God.
Nsama Moses
cawama saana some people thought it was over ba sikazwe welcome back
EJST
Well done CAF know Sikazwe is free but u should panishi Angolan club for accused Zambian Ref That man J sikazwe was inocent 100%
Geoneid
Thank God u’re free to do wht u know best
One zed manex
I’m a proud Zambian coz it was a shame of a Zambian to corrupt and finally it’s over,i know janny sikazwe personally and his not a corrupt referee, I hope CAF will discipline the Angolan club over force allegations.its not good to be always accusing other people of corruption,i read on this same media people saying yea his corrupt like his leader’s, I will not mention you but you should apologize.
My husband
What will happen to accusers now? Need disciplinary action,they are very foolish
Raphael
We thank God for our best Man in Africa
chita musa
this is great no weapon fashioned against you shall prosper.. viva baba
muntungwa
Just watch out Janny, these guys are just little pimps trying to tarnish your name and that of our mother Zambia. I know we are great achievers.
Jom
The truth will set byou free,welcome our heroe may God bless you
Jonathan
welcome back
zack
Comment
there was “no sufficient evidence ” .that in tells a lot.
Luckson
Sikazwe may the Lord continue blessing you.
True Zambian
Now the referee who allowed more than eight minutes injury time after indicating four minutes resulting in green eagles conceding an eighth minute injury time goal should also be suspended awaiting investigation.
Gastone Changwe
people who chose your name when you ain’t present they are angels in your life,Caf have fought for you Mr J.Sinkazwe welcome back to the world of football
yankho
viva LA sikazwe
chulu
Comment mr sikazwe well come back to Angelina Tembo
Simpito Mukandwa
Chazipa sana ya Sikazwe may the almighty God continue blessing you
Collins Musonda Snr.
Comment To God be the glory. we ‘re proud of you bro. Janny Sikazwe. False accusations cannot go anywhere. Long live Janny Long live Zambia..
Patrick Mwale
A righteous man can fall seven times and rise again.
Counsel
Take them to court for the damages you have suffered during this period.
JOBWELDONE
That’s good for Zambia. Where are his local accusers? Shame on them, for they commented in happiness for his suspension. May God be with you, my fellow educator.
Stephen Chishiko
The truth has prevailed over falsehood.
We are proud of you, Janny.
No hard feelings for our neighbors. We need to show them that we are above that.
Me
Good
Me
Good news for zambian football
T.W.Kaonga
I’ve been following Janny Sikazwe’s predicament he’d found himself in keenly.My earnest plea to him is just TO MOVE ON FROM WHERE HE LEFT OFF! NOT TO BE IN ANY WAY VINDICTIVE AT ALL! IF ANYTHING THIS SHOULD BE LIKE A “JAB OF BOOSTER INNOCULATION!”I’m pretty sure he did reflect day-in-day-out how the whole situation would pan out.(Comrade you’ve been fortified or is refined).
Herv Rena
Iwe ka Sikazwe watch out mwaice
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Mmj
good luck sikazwe
james
Welcome boss, continue working professionally don’t be tempted. U made people around de world who have ever heard of our country to know that Zambia is there. We love u.
Mulenga
Don’t worry sikaswe God z your witness if you are innocent
Brian bugga
Jah bless big man
bk
Those who are jealous of you are now ashamed…be careful
Brian
Thumbs up Jan continue keeping your noze clean
Maybin
Good news to Zambia and Africa
Gwen
Good news indeed am happy for you Sikazwe be blessed
Nkandu
happy for the truth has come out. no weapon fashioned against you shall prosper. viva Jenny viva zambia
Wonder Nyirenda
Praise be to God
FRIDAY Chileshe
Comment may good Lord bless you abundantly MR sikazwe.
Jon
Now, sue the club for denting your name and the Country as whole to the entire world.
FB I
True
Nickdimms
You shud now learn from your controversial officiating! Football is just a game but you are too serious smtms. Thanks game involving Angola’s Gatusto was poorly officiated. The game between Belgium & Panama at the world cup too was bad. Review it to see your stubbon mistakes. The penalty decisions mu local league are controversial too. You even wanted to be in the limelight by wanting to give Christiano Ronaldo a straight red card – remember. Ukusamwa!
Poor reporting
The story is half-baked. Tell us why he was accused. What led to the Angolans to complain and was this with evidence?
Kaswango
The truth HV set u free,take action on Angola
Wilson mwamba
Wat a moment,,,,
Vaal mula
Good luck
mponda
thanks caf for releasing our man, welcome back mr sikazwe
Mn
Wel done ba CAF mwalishiba incito sikazwe was innocent
Geoffrey kabwe
Mr sikazwe we expect you to do the job diplomatically ,congrats
Kasanda Patrick
#ZamZam #Sikazwe
mr Masautso
Now that you free do the right thing let now people talk about you how good you are Mr sika zee and remember you are not Alon in this football carea all Zambians are behind you so this time don’t misbehavior and god has done it for you and all Zambiansat large you have leand something on this one please please don’t do it again
Gabriel
welcome back Mr. ja
nny
Cardinals
God is great, welcome back our very own
Gift Banda KAFUMBWE Katete
Well done Mr sikazwe, I want to thanks u for wat u have done, God bless you all the time!!!!!🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️!!
Dominic C Mulalambuka
Lesson learned
Madiba
Congratulations Janny
Abena Bwacha ku Kabwe
This is good news about our brother.May God bless Janny.
Timothy Tembwe
Good you are back man,
D Hams
He is a great man and a hero in the world of football. When God says Yes No one can say no. We’re very happy for you, welcome back Mr J. S.
J CANDY
God is the way and the truth your prayer was right mpanga yamambwe welcome back you have lifted the flag of Zambia higher and higher you were right if what you were doing go go go sika man am very happy my brother your enemies will never reach your level and level matters excellent FIFA in our country and you have been chosen before to go out of this darkness continent just know that you’re best FIFA . love you continue with the same spirit filishe without fear. Balemwenako bamuntu kopala city we love bola I salute you my brother…
Chisembele
No corruption, fired
Mufs
Always there is no smoke without fire🔥
Refrain and Repent.
John
It is good that this drama is over. I as your fan I was, soo worried about your situation. But the truth was way ahead, of your false accusers. As the saying go the truth and only the truth, sets us free.My appeal and advice is that, take the allegation with serious thought and, reflect on your performance. And if there is need to adjust, kindly do so God bless you.
Schoolboyandrea
That’s how it should be
mafuko
praise God sikazwe is back
Black bull
why Caf is failing to ban those which I can name tear gas used by North Africans to throw in the football pitch when the game is in play?
kaluba
good to see u back Mr J.S u must have learnt a lesson from this force accusations now that u’re free & INNOCENT pliz stay away from the aroma of corruption…always it’s bola na Lesa
Mwamba henry
Welcome back Mr Sikazwe God b with you🙏🙏🙏🙏
Jackson mwila
Welcome back
mr-i 100%
Welcome back to the family of football Mr.
Doc PC Tazara
To most of you who are saying the statement is half backed must read and know your game always. we all know that Janny was accused by Aqusto of Angola for mishandled the game against Esperance of Egypt semi final second league match and complained to CAF who later suspended Janny on CAF disciplinary code on article 82, 136 and 152.
Now after going through Janny Sakazwe on alleged articles as follows:-
CAF disciplinary code Articles 82,136 and 152
on 82 which say, National Associations, Clubs and Officials are responsible for ensuring that the game is not brought into disrepute in anyway by the conduct of their players, offocils, members, supporters especial using dangerous objects or lasers and any person (Janny Sikazwe) exercising a function at the request of the association or club.
Article 152
1. Anyone who offers promises or grants on unjustified advantage to a body of CAF, a match official, a player or an official on behalf or a third party in attempt to incite it or him to violate CAF regulations will be sanctioned.
a. with fine Dollars ka
b. with ban
c. with ban from entering the stadium
2. Passive corruption (soliciting, being promised, accepting an unjustified advantage or betting will be sanctioned in the manner.
152 is on age cheating on id cards
on no one should be involved in any national football management if he is going through such investigation like CAF was doing on Janny
Joseph Mulenga
Thanx our man, work hard and convince the FIFA but if you are a corrupt man then you will be soon traped
mr mchekes
Mr you are free now god will continiued bless you
Johnson mulenga
Comment wonderful Mr sika zee