BULAWAYO City assistant coach Farai Mujokoro and kit manager Gift Mvala have been summoned to appear before a Premier Soccer League (PSL) disciplinary committee to answer to charges of match-fixing on September 6.
BY FORTUNE MBELE
Mujokoro and Mvala allegedly attempted to bribe Border Strikers goalkeeper Talent Sande with $300 to throw way the PSL match between the two sides at Dulivhadzimu Stadium on August 3.
Bulawayo City went on to win the match 1-0, but a trap was set for Mujokoro and Mvala.
The club is charged with breaching Order 31.1.3 which states that it is an offence if “players, officials, servants or duly authorised (expressed or implied) representatives, for any corrupt, dishonesty or lawful purpose in connection with a game played under the auspices of the league, or in connection with the affairs of the league, give, offer or promise, whether directly or indirectly, any inducement, reward or bribe of whatsoever nature, to anybody whatsoever”.
Mujokoro and Mvala are accused of violating PSL rules and regulations in connection with the alleged bribe incident that took place on August 2 in Beitbridge.
Sande is the star witness in the case after he allegedly received WhatsApp messages from Mujokoro and Mvala, asking him to throw away the match for monetary gain. The summonses were signed by PSL chief executive officer Kennedy Ndebele.
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