Dynamos Chairman Plans Team Revival After Legal Victory.
Bernard Marriot, chairman of Dynamos Football Club, visited team training this weekend after his acquittal on fraud charges. The court case had centered on allegations about his 51 percent shareholding in the club.
Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda cleared Marriot of all charges last Friday, ending a five-year legal battle. The board chairman then observed practice sessions at the club's Belvedere grounds, where coach Lloyd "Mablanyo" Chigowe leads a rebuilding effort.
The team faces major changes after losing several key players from its Chibuku Super Cup-winning squad. Departures include Captain Frank Makarati, Frederick Ansah-Botchwa, Sadney Urikhob, and others. Assistant coach Joel Luphahla left for Premiership champions Simba Bhora.
Chigowe has brought in new talent, including former Los Angeles Galaxy striker Farai Mutatu, ex-Yadah captain Clive Mandivei, and players Tellmore Pio and Learnmore Muyambo.
"I would like to give the coach my full blessings," Marriot said. "Chigowe won the Chibuku Super Cup last year with an existing team. This proves his coaching ability."
The chairman praised sponsor Sakunda Holdings and its leader, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, for their support. He also addressed CEO Jonathan Mashingaidze's departure and stated that the club plans to maintain consulting ties.
Marriot congratulated the new ZIFA executive, led by President Nqobile Magwizi and deputies Loveness Mukura and Kenny Ndebele. He expressed support for Rodwell Thabe, the Premier Soccer League's acting CEO.
Dynamos qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup through their Chibuku Super Cup victory. The team aims to build competitive strength under Chigowe's leadership for the 2025 season.
Bernard Marriot, chairman of Dynamos Football Club, visited team training this weekend after his acquittal on fraud charges. The court case had centered on allegations about his 51 percent shareholding in the club.
Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda cleared Marriot of all charges last Friday, ending a five-year legal battle. The board chairman then observed practice sessions at the club's Belvedere grounds, where coach Lloyd "Mablanyo" Chigowe leads a rebuilding effort.
The team faces major changes after losing several key players from its Chibuku Super Cup-winning squad. Departures include Captain Frank Makarati, Frederick Ansah-Botchwa, Sadney Urikhob, and others. Assistant coach Joel Luphahla left for Premiership champions Simba Bhora.
Chigowe has brought in new talent, including former Los Angeles Galaxy striker Farai Mutatu, ex-Yadah captain Clive Mandivei, and players Tellmore Pio and Learnmore Muyambo.
"I would like to give the coach my full blessings," Marriot said. "Chigowe won the Chibuku Super Cup last year with an existing team. This proves his coaching ability."
The chairman praised sponsor Sakunda Holdings and its leader, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, for their support. He also addressed CEO Jonathan Mashingaidze's departure and stated that the club plans to maintain consulting ties.
Marriot congratulated the new ZIFA executive, led by President Nqobile Magwizi and deputies Loveness Mukura and Kenny Ndebele. He expressed support for Rodwell Thabe, the Premier Soccer League's acting CEO.
Dynamos qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup through their Chibuku Super Cup victory. The team aims to build competitive strength under Chigowe's leadership for the 2025 season.
