Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids voiced his frustrations after his team was denied a penalty in the closing stages of their match against arch-rivals Young Africans on Thursday.

The incident occurred when Simba’s Kelvin Kijiri went down inside the penalty area under a challenge from Young Africans defender Chadrack Boka. However, referee Elly Sassi waved play on, much to the dismay of Davids and his team.

Speaking after the game, Davids did not hide his disappointment, insisting that the decision was a clear error.

“First of all, the referee should be brave and give a penalty. I watched it back, and it was a clear penalty. I know it’s the 94th minute, but it’s unacceptable to miss a clear penalty like that, especially when it could have given us the goal,” Davids remarked as per the Guardian.

The South African coach acknowledged the shortcomings in his team’s attacking department, admitting that they need reinforcements to bolster their offensive capabilities.