Zimbabwe coach Takesure Chiragwi slapped his player McDonald Makuwe on Saturday at Rufaro Stadium after a disputed equalizer in a Premier Soccer League match between Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum Stars. The league condemned the incident and announced it would pursue disciplinary action against Chiragwi for the violent conduct broadcast live on television. Chiragwi apologized publicly and stepped aside from his role as Warriors assistant coach for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers to allow investigations to proceed without interference.
The coach acknowledged his actions were inappropriate and accepted full responsibility for the lapse in judgment. He spoke directly with Makuwe, who accepted the apology and expressed regret to his club and the broader football community. The Footballers Union of Zimbabwe emphasized that players must feel safe at their workplace regardless of the source of aggression. Chiragwi faces potential sanctions under FIFA rules that mandate a minimum three-match ban for violent conduct, along with possible fines.
The coach acknowledged his actions were inappropriate and accepted full responsibility for the lapse in judgment. He spoke directly with Makuwe, who accepted the apology and expressed regret to his club and the broader football community. The Footballers Union of Zimbabwe emphasized that players must feel safe at their workplace regardless of the source of aggression. Chiragwi faces potential sanctions under FIFA rules that mandate a minimum three-match ban for violent conduct, along with possible fines.
