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By Ndumiso Mlilo.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa. (News Of The South) – Then South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) will drag eight football officials and players for disciplinary hearing next week over match fixing allegations.

There have been allegations of match fixing by the South African administrators and players leading to the World Cup which was held in South Africa in 2010. The PSL media relations officer, Luxolo September said, “As part of the on-going investigation into allegations of match fixing, the PSL has filled charges against eight football officials and football players relating to contravention of the NSL Rule 53.1, 53.2 and 53.2.10.The eight officials and players will appear before the PSL Disciplinary Committee on March 30, 2016 at 18h00.”

He stated that they will not release the names of those fingered in the scandal to ensure that the process runs without prejudice to their rights. September also stated that the sensitive nature of the allegations and investigation does not allow them to release the names of those implicated. He said, “The PSL will, however, give detailed information after the PSL Disciplinary Committee has released its findings. The PSL will make no further comment on this matter.”

The world soccer governing body, FIFA has already slapped three former South African Football Association (SAFA) officials over match-fixing in friendly games ahead of the country’s hosting of the 2010 World Cup. Those who were banned last Monday include the former SAFA chief executive officer, Leslie Sedibe for five years and fined 20,000 Swiss francs (US$20,200). Two other SAFA officials are Steve Goddard and Adeel Carelse who were each banned for two years.

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