Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw has hit out after media reports suggested he had no issues with fans throwing objects onto the field in his team's 1-1 draw against Africa Cup of Nations title holders Zambia on Monday.
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Bottles and vuvuzelas rained down on the field for nearly five minutes at Mbombela Stadium after goalkeeper Jemaal Tassew was red carded against Chipolopolo.
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Speaking ahead of their match against Burkina Faso on Friday, Bishaw distanced himself from the perception that he supported the spectator's misbehaviour.
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'' Football journalists are one and the same they work for the development of football and for the beauty of football '' he said on Thursday.
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'' But things must be done correctly and in a true manner. I was asked about the fans rioting, throwing things onto the field, but it was none of my business - that is technical and tactical ''.