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Zimbabwe: Chitembwe Blasts Nees, Zifa

todayOctober 9, 2024 1

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CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe yesterday launched a tirade aimed at national team gaffer Michael Nees and the football authorities at ZIFA.

Chitembwe was furious that he was not allowed to use his dependable captain Godknows Murwira in yesterday’s Castle Lager Premier Soccer League blockbuster clash with bitter rivals Dynamos at Rufaro.

Murwira is among the few locally-based players called by Nees for the back-to-back 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Namibia in South Africa this week.

But Dynamos vice-captain Emmanuel Jalai and Murwira were not available for selection in an otherwise well-attended Harare derby after they were ordered by ZIFA to report to camp ahead of the departure for South Africa.

Ironically Dynamos goalkeeper Martin Mapisa who is also part of the Warriors side was allowed to feature in yesterday’s match.

Zimbabwe and Namibia will take turns hosting each other at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg.

Chitembwe felt there was no fairness because most of the players who are participating in these qualifiers were allowed to play for their respective teams across the globe, over the weekend.

“I don’t mind what people think of what I say but I’m extremely disappointed with what happened with Godknows.

“He is our important player he is our captain and for that matter, we need him in important matches.

“This game was important for us but if some clown somewhere thinks he can make decisions on behalf of a team that I coach, it’s very unfortunate,” said Chitembwe.