Kwekwe United faces serious problems as they failed to show up for their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League game against Herentals at Bata Stadium. Everyone except the home team came ready for the match—officials, opponents, and league representatives all waited. Only head coach Saul Chaminuka and assistant Clemence Zuze appeared at the stadium. The referee waited thirty minutes before giving Herentals a walkover win.
The team collapsed because players refused to travel after not receiving their money. They rejected poor accommodation for the pre-match camp. They demanded full payment of March salaries along with winning bonuses from their single victory over Bikita Minerals this season. Club chairperson Francis Tavagadza said they paid February arrears but couldn't gather enough funds to meet all demands.
The Premier Soccer League clarified they didn't cancel the match. Their statement explained that officials tried to make the fixture happen through negotiations with both the club and the Footballers' Union of Zimbabwe. Coach Chaminuka expressed sadness about preparing all week with no team to lead. His counterpart, Paul Benza, felt bad about how this affected league integrity. Kwekwe United likely faces penalties, but Tavagadza says they aren't giving up.
The team collapsed because players refused to travel after not receiving their money. They rejected poor accommodation for the pre-match camp. They demanded full payment of March salaries along with winning bonuses from their single victory over Bikita Minerals this season. Club chairperson Francis Tavagadza said they paid February arrears but couldn't gather enough funds to meet all demands.
The Premier Soccer League clarified they didn't cancel the match. Their statement explained that officials tried to make the fixture happen through negotiations with both the club and the Footballers' Union of Zimbabwe. Coach Chaminuka expressed sadness about preparing all week with no team to lead. His counterpart, Paul Benza, felt bad about how this affected league integrity. Kwekwe United likely faces penalties, but Tavagadza says they aren't giving up.
