FIFA told Ngezi Platinum they must pay former coach Benjani Mwaruwari $600,000 because they fired him unfairly. The soccer team learned about this ruling several days ago when FIFA notified both sides about the judgment. The international soccer body decided Mwaruwari deserved compensation after reviewing how his employment ended.
His former assistant coach, Bongani Mafu, already won a similar case against the team. FIFA awarded Mafu $200,000 during the previous year for his unfair treatment. Ngezi Platinum filed an appeal against that decision, and officials haven't yet made a final ruling on Mafu's money.
The soccer team fired Mwaruwari in July 2022 after he coached just thirteen games. During his brief time leading the squad, his record included three victories, six ties, and four losses. Team bosses apparently felt unhappy with these results and cut him loose before his contract finished.
Mwaruwari refused to accept his firing without a fight. He took his case directly to FIFA by filing an official complaint against Ngezi Platinum. After considering all the evidence, FIFA decided he deserved substantial payment for how the team treated him. They informed everyone involved about their decision in recent days.
His former assistant coach, Bongani Mafu, already won a similar case against the team. FIFA awarded Mafu $200,000 during the previous year for his unfair treatment. Ngezi Platinum filed an appeal against that decision, and officials haven't yet made a final ruling on Mafu's money.
The soccer team fired Mwaruwari in July 2022 after he coached just thirteen games. During his brief time leading the squad, his record included three victories, six ties, and four losses. Team bosses apparently felt unhappy with these results and cut him loose before his contract finished.
Mwaruwari refused to accept his firing without a fight. He took his case directly to FIFA by filing an official complaint against Ngezi Platinum. After considering all the evidence, FIFA decided he deserved substantial payment for how the team treated him. They informed everyone involved about their decision in recent days.
