GOLDEN Arrows Limbikani Mzava's red card, which was issued by referee Thando Ndzandzeka in a case of mistaken identity at the weekend, has been rescinded, South African Football Association confirmed.
In the match between Arrows and Orlando Pirates on Saturday night Ndzandzeka showed the red card to the wrong player.
He wrongly sent off Mzava following a second yellow card for a reckless tackle. Mzwandile Buthelezi who was sitting on one yellow card is the player who was supposed to be sent out for that tackle.
According to Safa website Ndzandzeka has since written an acknowledgement letter that after reviewing the match, he had shown the yellow card to the wrong player.
"Mr Ndzandzeka wrongly showed the red card for two yellow cards to Arrows player Lambikano Mzava (shirt number 5). The Golden Arrows player who was supposed to have been shown the yellow card for a reckless challenge is Mzwandile Buthelezi (shirt number 3)," read a statement on the association's website.
"Therefore, the red card shown to Mzava is rescinded on the basis of mistaken identity."
Meanwhile, Ndzandzeka has also written to SAFA to concede his error.
"The referee has since written an acknowledgement letter that after reviewing the match, he had shown the yellow card to the wrong player," the statement further noted.
“We have since written correspondence to this effect to the club and the Premier Soccer League,” said Tenda Masikhwa from SAFA Referees Department.
Mzava will now be able to play in their next match.
