PSL referee Shaun Olive passes away

Shaun Olive
(Image credit: Shaun Olive)

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the passing of assistant referee Shaun Olive, after the 2019/20 PSL assistant referee of the season was involved in a car accident on Friday.

The young assistant referee, according to multiple reports, was involved in a serious car accident on Friday and was left fighting for his life.

‘The Premier Soccer League is saddened by the passing of 2019/20 PSL assistant referee of the season, Shaun Olive.

The PSL will observe a moment of silence in honour of Shaun Olive ahead of this weekend’s Nedbank Cup, DStv Premiership, Diski Challenge and GladAfrica Championship fixtures.

May his soul repose peacefully.’