A Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League club have reportedly suspended their head coach after he slapped one of his players during a recent match.
Ngezi Platinum Stars are said to have suspended head coach Takesure Chiragwi following a physical altercation with player McDonald Makuwe.
The incident occurred during a league clash against Dynamos FC a few weeks ago, when Chiragwi was seen slapping Makuwe on the team bench.
According to reports, tensions flared after Dynamos scored an equaliser, a goal that Platinum Stars officials believed was unfairly awarded.
In the heat of the moment, Chiragwi angrily confronted the match officials to protest the decision.
When Makuwe attempted to calm him down, the coach reacted by slapping the player in full view of spectators and cameras.
Now, according to The Herald Online, Chiragwi has since been handed a three-match suspension.
Meanwhile, the PSL’s disciplinary committee is understood to have launched a formal investigation into the matter.
When contacted for comment, Platinum Stars’ communications officer, Roberta Katunga, declined to confirm the suspension, remaining tight-lipped about the situation.
“We are unable to comment on this matter at this stage as it is pending a PSL disciplinary hearing,” Katunga said, per Herald Online.
“We respect the league’s processes and will await the outcome before making any further statements.
“Our focus remains on maintaining team cohesion and welfare and continuing our strong performance on the field.”
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