FAZ sheds light on Micho SA court case

SUN SPORTS writes@SunZambianTHE Football Association of Zambia has stated that they are aware of the serious allegations made against national coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic in South Africa.In a statement issued by FAZ Communications Manager Sydney Mungala, the association will comment on the matter in due course.“FAZ is not able to comment at this time until fully briefed about the matter by Sredojevic and his legal representatives,” FAZ acting General Secretary Joseph Chimpampwe has said.“We will keep the nation updated on the matter without being in contempt of the court process.According to international media, the national football team coach appeared at the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on sexual assault charges yesterday morning.It is alleged that on Monday 7 December during the COSAFA Games in Port Elizabeth a 39-year-old woman was delivering coffee at the Wolfson Stadium when she asked Sredojevic if he would need sugar with his coffee. He allegedly said no and disclosed that he needed another type of sugar while pointing at her private parts.It is alleged that the lady complained to her boss who in turned warned Sredojevic not to do it again.Later on that day the lady went to deliver coffee again at same stadium and this time Sredojevic allegedly touched her buttocks.He was granted R10 000 bail and his next court appearance will be on 25 February 2021.