Scottland suffered their first defeat of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season on Friday, 14 March, losing 0-1 to former champions Ngezi Platinum Stars.
The Mabvuku-based club had started the campaign strongly, securing victories over Triangle and CAPS United.
However, their momentum was halted when Frederick Ansa-Botchway fouled substitute Tinotenda Ditima inside the box with about 10 minutes remaining.
Ngezi Platinum Stars captain Kudzai Chigwida stepped up to convert the penalty, securing the victory for the visitors.
Scottland coach Tonderai Ndiraya expressed dissatisfaction with the penalty decision, made by referee Brighton Chimene, which he felt contributed to their defeat. He said:
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I don’t know what really happened. We’ll have to see the video.
But it was careless to concede a penalty in such a manner; in such times of the game. So in the end we had to lose the way we lost.
And that’s part of the game. So we tried to push after that. We were risking, but in the end we could not create any meaningful chance to come back into the game.
So, that’s how it is. That’s part of the game. Look forward to the next match.
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Visiting coach Takesure Chiragwi, who also serves as the national team assistant coach, was delighted by the win. He said:
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To be honest, this is a strong side and I would want to say that it’s a studded team. It’s a very good team. On a good day, they could even beat us. We could even go out and draw.
To be honest they are very competent. They’ve got a good quality but today it was our day. We used the chance that we got to make sure we could make a difference.
But it’s a very good team that we also need to respect. They had their chances to make sure they could bounce back or even punish us.
But they couldn’t manage to utilise their chances. That was the difference. But I think it’s a very good team.
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The PSL match lineup for Saturday, 15 March, sees Simba Bhora hosting Herentals College at Wadzanayi Stadium, Dynamos taking on TelOne at Rufaro Stadium, and MWOS facing Yadah at Baobab Stadium.
Chicken Inn will host FC Platinum at Luveve Stadium, while Kwekwe United meets Bikita Minerals at Bata Stadium, and Greenfuel plays Highlanders at the Greenfuel Arena.
On Sunday, 16 March, Manica Diamonds will host ZPC Kariba at Sakubva Stadium, while Triangle United welcomes CAPS United at the Greenfuel Arena.
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Ngezi Platinum Stars beat Scottland 1-0 in a soccer game. Scottland had won their previous games. Ngezi scored a penalty kick. Scottland's coach was unhappy with the penalty call. The visiting coach was happy with the win. Other games will be played on Saturday and Sunday in the league.

Ngezi Platinum Stars Hand Scottland First Defeat Of The Season

Former Scottland FC head coach Genesis Mangombe has expressed his gratitude to the club’s fans for their “unconditional support” during his short but successful tenure at the Pedzai Sakupwanya-owned club.
Mangombe joined Scottland FC in the middle of the 2024 NRSL season, just hours after departing PSL side Dynamos.
Under his leadership, Scottland FC overcame then-league leaders MWOS FC, clinching the title on the final day of the season and securing promotion to the top flight.
In his farewell message on Tuesday, Mangombe said the club’s fans will always hold a special place in his heart. He wrote:
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To the 12th men of Scottland Football Club, thank you so much for the unconditional support you gave me during my tenure at the club in the 2024 season as the head coach.
You sacrificed a lot of your time, energy and resources to attend every match of the club, singing in loud voices which was the best motivation for the team to win the 2024 Northern Region championship into the topflight league.
You welcomed me with open arms since day one, we celebrated together all the wins we had during my tenure and cried together in the handful of draws we had that felt like defeats. I appreciate you with all my heart.
It is unfortunate that we are going separate ways in the 2025 season, but you will always have a special place in my heart now and in the future.
Continue to support the team even more than the way you did in the previous season and motivate the boys to victory week in and week out.
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Former Simba Bhora coach Tonderai Ndiraya was unveiled as the new Scottland head coach on Monday, January 6.
In preparation for his new role, Scottland sponsored Ndiraya’s three-week trip to Turkey as part of an exchange program with Kocaelispor, a First Division club in the Turkish Football Federation second tier.
Ndiraya returned from Turkey over the weekend, just in time for his unveiling.
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Genesis Mangombe, former coach of Scottland FC, thanked the fans for their support. He joined in the middle of the 2024 season and helped the team win the title. Mangombe wrote a message to the fans, saying they always have a special place in his heart. The new coach, Tonderai Ndiraya, went to Turkey for training and is now leading the team. Mangombe hopes the fans will continue to support the team.

Genesis Mangombe Departs Scottland With Heartfelt Message

Premier Soccer League (PSL) newcomers Scottland FC have appointed Tonderai Ndiraya, former head coach of Simba Bhora, as their new head coach.
Scottland confirmed the appointment on their social media platforms on Monday, January 6.
Ndiraya, who led Simba Bhora to the 2024 PSL title, takes over from Genesis Mangombe, who secured Scottland’s promotion to the top flight by winning the Northern Region Soccer League title last year.
Both Ndiraya and Mangombe are former Dynamos coaches, with Ndiraya being succeeded by Herbert “Jompano” Maruwa and Mangombe by Lloyd “Mablanyo” Chigowe.
According to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/simba-bhora-undergoes-major-overhaul-ndiraya-13-players-leave-psl-champions/">The Herald</a>, in preparation for his new role, Scottland sponsored Ndiraya’s three-week trip to Turkey as part of an exchange program with Kocaelispor, a First Division club in the Turkish Football Federation second tier.
Ndiraya returned from Turkey over the weekend, just in time for his unveiling.
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Scottland FC hired Tonderai Ndiraya to be their new head coach. He used to coach Simba Bhora and won the PSL title in 2024. Ndiraya replaced Genesis Mangombe, who got Scottland promoted last year. Both coaches used to work for Dynamos. Scottland sent Ndiraya to Turkey for training with Kocaelispor for three weeks. He just came back and is ready to start coaching. Ndiraya's appointment was announced on social media.

Ndiraya Joins Scottland As Head Coach

Scottland Football Club has received a US$1 million donation from IMC Communications, an organisation fronted by Wicknell Chivayo.
The donation was announced on Friday night, just one day after the club secured a US$1.5 million annual sponsorship from Sakunda Holdings, owned by Kuda Tagwirei.
Scottland is owned by ZANU PF Member of Parliament, Pedzai Sakupwanya, who represents Mabvuku-Tafara in the National Assembly.
At the presentation of the US$1 million donation, Ecobank senior executive Mike Dengwane, who represented Chivayo, said the funds would assist the club in the construction of a new stadium. Said Dengwane:
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Your network is your net worth if I can say. I congratulate you Sakupwanya for receiving this massive boost.
The US$1 million is for the team and also helping in the construction of the Mabvuku Stadium which you have undertaken to do.
We know the stadium will not be used by Scottland only. It is for the whole community and the whole catchment area of Mabvuku including Tafara, Ruwa, ZIMRE Park, Eastview, Epworth and Msasa.
We wish you all the best in the league and I can assure you that this sponsorship is not a once-off thing.
We will continue to chip in and make sure you achieve whatever you have set out to achieve.
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Scottland chairman Tonderai Sakupwanya thanked Chivayo for the gesture. He said:
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We are happy to be the torch-bearers trying to be the game-changers in the circles.
This means a great deal because as you know Scottland are not just embarking on success only in the field of play but we also want success off the field.
And when I say that, we are looking at the stadium in Mabvuku, we are looking at programmes that help the youths.
So we would like to thank Sir Wicknell Chivayo for his generosity.
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Scottland is the third team in the Premier Soccer League owned by a sitting ZANU PF MP. The other two are CAPS United, owned by Farai Jere, and Herentals, owned by Innocent Benza.
However, the rise of both Sakupwanya and Scottland has been surrounded by controversy. Sakupwanya was elected unopposed in a by-election after the incumbent MP was recalled and later barred from contesting just hours before the polls opened.
Scottland’s journey has also been marred by a disputed decision in the Northern Region Soccer League.
The league’s boardroom ruling, which was later ratified by the ZIFA Disciplinary Committee, declared Scottland as champions after Karoi United contested the result of their abandoned match.
The match, which was tied 1-1 when the referee bizarrely called off the match, was controversially awarded to Scottland with a 3-0 scoreline.
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Scottland Football Club got $1 million from IMC Communications, supported by Wicknell Chivayo. They also got a $1.5 million annual sponsorship from Sakunda Holdings. The money will help build a new stadium. The club's owner, Pedzai Sakupwanya, is a Member of Parliament. The donation was praised, and it will benefit the whole community. Scottland's success has faced some controversies, but they are working on making positive changes on and off the field.

Scottland Gets Major Boost With US$1 Million Donation From Chivayo

Sakunda Holdings has unveiled a remarkable US$1.5 million per season sponsorship package for the newly promoted Premier Soccer League (PSL) side, Scottland Football Club, for the next five years.
This package marks the biggest single sponsorship by an individual organisation to a single club in the league’s history.
Sakunda, which also sponsors Dynamos and Highlanders with US$1 million per season each, will provide Scottland with playing, training, and travel kits on a regular basis.
Sakunda Holdings has also committed to aiding the construction of Scottland’s proposed 15,000-seater stadium in Mabvuku.
The energy company, owned by Kuda Tagwirei, will facilitate visits for Scottland officials to three world-class stadiums of their choice, enabling them to gather insights for their own stadium project.
Moreover, both the Scottland coach and captain will receive top-of-the-range cars, similar to the arrangements Sakunda Holdings has with Dynamos and Highlanders.
Speaking during the unveiling of the sponsorship agreement on Thursday, December 19, Tagwirei said:
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We are committed to helping Scottland achieve success as they start their journey in the Premier Soccer League.
I urge Scottland to value their fans and their players so that they move in the right direction.
Eventually, you should create a model where you run the club as a business.
For that to happen, you should value your publics, and everything will fall into place.
We are obviously happy to be associated with Scottland and we are determined to see them succeed in their endeavours.
We are committed to seeing you doing well, and we are there to hold your hand. We hope to see you becoming champions sooner rather than later.
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Scottland president Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya said the sponsorship package will enable the club to attract top-tier players and coaches. He said:
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This means a great deal because, as you know, Scottland are not just embarking on success only in the field of play, but we also want success off the field.
And when I say that, we are looking at the stadium in Mabvuku; we are looking at programs that help the youths.
So we would like to thank Dr. Tagwirei for his generosity.
When we get sponsorship like this, everything becomes easy; the acquisition of players becomes easy.
The calibre of the players and the quality of the coaches that you get will be top, top level.
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Sakunda Holdings is giving Scottland Football Club $1.5 million every year for the next five years. This is the biggest sponsorship deal in the league's history. Sakunda will give Scottland kits and help build a new stadium. They will also provide top cars to the coach and captain. Sakunda wants Scottland to do well and become champions. Scottland's president is happy because this money will help them get good players and coaches, and improve the club overall.

Sakunda Holdings Unveils US$1.5 Million Sponsorship To Scottland

England-based Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba has praised Scottland Football Club owner Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya for his financial contributions to local football, which have transformed the lives of many players.
In the recently concluded Northern Regional Soccer League (NRSL) season, Sakupwanya, a gold dealer with close ties to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, rewarded his players with generous winning bonuses, paying as much as US$1,500 per match. He also promised each player US$10,000 if they achieved promotion to the top flight.
Sakupwanya’s associate, Wicknell Chivayo, further rewarded the players by giving each of them a Toyota Aqua vehicle for winning the NRSL title.
However, Scottland FC is still awaiting confirmation of its promotion to the Premier League next season, pending the outcome of an appeal by Karoi United to ZIFA.
Nakamba, who plays for Luton Town in England’s Championship, believes the substantial financial support provided by Sakupwanya will significantly uplift local footballers, offering them better opportunities and a brighter future. He said (via <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/sport/article/200035345/nakamba-sings-scotts-praise">NewsDay</a>):
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I wish to pay tribute to Scottland FC, particularly the club owner Honourable Scott Sakupwanya. He is changing the lives of footballers. I have known Scott for a long time now.
He is very passionate about football and passionate about helping the youths. I know him personally and he is someone who always brings out a helping hand.
From the engagements I have had with him and looking at what he has already done so far, it’s clear that Scottland will change the face of football if they have not done so already.
It’s the first club from Division One in the history of our country to reward its players with huge life-changing bonuses, including cars. That is hugely commendable and we must thank Honourable Scott for that.
People should know that football is a very short career and players need to be well-paid, so we need to appreciate what people like Scott are doing.
He should get all the support that he needs because he is doing a great job in helping the youths.
I understand that he is going to let some players go, but they will be allowed to keep the cars.
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In anticipation of their participation in the top-flight league next season, Scottland FC has reportedly strengthened their squad by signing Highlanders duo Peter Muduhwa and Lynoth Chikuhwa, along with the Moyo twins, Elvis and Kelvin, from Dynamos.
Nakamba believes Scottland’s significant financial investment will inspire other clubs to elevate their standards, offering improved remuneration and bonuses to players to remain competitive. He said:
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Some of the players had given up hope in their lives, but now, they have somewhere to start from. They can afford to live a life that they couldn’t have imagined and it’s just pleasing to see how Scottland is changing lives and influencing other teams to raise the standards and offer better remuneration and bonuses to players.
I believe the best players in the country will be looking to sign for Scottland and come next season, the competition is going to be strong in the premier league.
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Scott, together with Chivayo, have pledged to pay US$250 000 to the team as a reward for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals qualification.
Already, his Betterbrands Gold company is one of ZIFA’s principal sponsors, and also one of the major sponsors for Highlanders. Said Nakamba:
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As the national team captain, I want to thank him for the sponsorship he has been giving to the national team. We have been successful partly because we have been supported well by Scott and others.
We hope other individuals and corporates can do what Scott is doing to help the team as we prepare for the resumption of the World Cup qualifiers next year and the AFCON finals.
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Marvelous Nakamba, a soccer player, praises Scottland FC owner Scott Sakupwanya for helping local players with money. Scott rewarded his team with big bonuses and cars. Nakamba thinks this will make football better in Zimbabwe. Scottland FC might move to the top league. Nakamba says other clubs should also pay players well. Scott and Chivayo will give $250,000 to the team if they qualify for the AFCON. Nakamba thanks Scott for sponsoring the national team. This support helps the team do well in competitions. Nakamba hopes others will support the team too.

Nakamba Applauds Scott For Financially Empowering Local Footballers

Wicknell Chivayo has fulfilled his pledge to the 2024 ZIFA Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) champions, Scottland, by delivering 20 Toyota Aquas to the club, as promised.
Chivayo, a controversial figure known for winning multi-million-dollar government tenders and living a lavish lifestyle, had vowed to provide vehicles and US$1 million to Scottland if they beat MWOS to the title.
Scottland were awarded the trophy on Friday, and the club’s owner, Pedzai Sakupwanya, quickly presented the trophy to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
However, the ruling that allowed Scottland to overtake MWOS is still in dispute, as Karoi United has appealed the decision.
The NRSL Disciplinary Committee granted Scottland a 3-0 win over Karoi United, despite the match being abandoned in the 88th minute with the score tied at 1-1. If ZIFA overturns this ruling, MWOS would be crowned champions instead.
In a social media post on Monday, Chivayo, who is closely connected to Zimbabwe’s political elite like Sakupwanya, said that his gifts were intended to boost morale within the Scottland camp. He wrote:
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I will gladly go ahead and honour the USD 1 MILLION pledge I made to the club as a token in recognition of their relentless dedication and commitment that saw them rise to the top of the Northern Region Soccer League table.
It is quite remarkable how this team, founded from humble beginnings in MABVUKU, has now earned its place among Zimbabwe’s elite clubs in the PSL.
Scotland FC’s exceptional performance has been beyond my expectations, and for that, I am pleased to further commit an ADDITIONAL pledge of USD 600,000 to assist their PSL journey.
I do hope that this SMALL gesture will aid the team’s preparations for the upcoming season by supporting player signings and enhancing their conditions of service.
I personally believe that with the right resources and motivation, SCOTLAND FC is set to make history as the first PSL CHAMPIONS in their debut season…WATCH THE SPACE !!!!!
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Businessman Wicknell Chivayo gave 20 cars and $1 million to the soccer team Scottland. They won a championship, but some teams are disputing the results. Chivayo wants to support the team in their journey to the Premier Soccer League. He believes they can make history.

Chivayo Delivers 20 Toyota Aquas, US$ 1 Million To Scottland

Scottland FC has been promoted to the Premier Soccer League after securing a 3-1 victory over Black Mambas at Rufaro Stadium on the final day of the 2024 Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) season on Friday.
Heading into the crucial fixture against Black Mambas, Scottland were two points ahead of second-placed MWOS, who were locked in a battle with Agama at Ngoni Stadium.
With an inferior goal difference to MWOS, Scottland knew they needed a win to guarantee promotion.
The breakthrough came in the 26th minute when Scottland was awarded a penalty after Leroy Mavunga was fouled in the box. Ronald Pfumbidzai stepped up to convert the spot kick.
Mavunga then extended Scottland’s lead with a well-taken goal just before half-time. Black Mambas pulled one back through Munyaradzi Dambudza, whose goal proved to be little more than a consolation.
Mavunga sealed the win in the second half, scoring his second goal of the match and Scottland’s third to ensure the full three points and promotion to the PSL.
Scottland owner Pedzai Sakupwanya dismissed any complaints from MWOS, insisting that his club had earned the title and deserved the promotion. He said:
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I would like to thank God because it was not an easy road but God did it for us, I would want to thank Honourable Innocent Benza for being with us throughout the journey.
We fought a good fight, like what I predicted when we were number seven that we would be number one and today (yesterday) we just did it.
We know whenever there are good things, naysayers will always talk but we know that in life when people do not talk about you, it means you are not important.
So one needs to be talked about in life, our opponents tried all they could to pull us down but they could not achieve it.
Some were 12 points ahead of us but they conceded too many draws and we were winning, so they should not complain.
They must congratulate us, because as Scottland, we want to take our football forward, we need to empower our youths.
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MWOS won 1-0 but that was too little too late with Scottland holding on to their two-point advantage.
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Scottland FC won their soccer match against Black Mambas 3-1 and got promoted to the Premier Soccer League. They needed to win to move up. The team's owner, Pedzai Sakupwanya, is happy and proud of the team's hard work. MWOS also won their game, but it wasn't enough to catch up to Scottland. The team is excited for the future and wants to support young players. Now they will play in a bigger league and face tougher competition.

Scottland FC Secures Promotion To Premier Soccer League

Northern Region Soccer League club Scottland FC has announced plans to construct a 15,000-seater stadium in Mabvuku, a sprawling suburb in eastern Harare.
The club, owned by Mabvuku-Tafara legislator Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya, has reportedly secured a 30-year lease for Number One Grounds, located adjacent to Mabvuku High School, from the City of Harare.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/15-000-seater-stadium-set-for-mabvuku/">The Herald</a>, Scottland FC chairman Tonderai Sakupwanya, who is Scott’s brother, said that the proposed stadium will accommodate at least 15,000 spectators.
The facility will also have various ancillary amenities, including a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, as well as a rugby field and a cricket field. Said Sakupwanya:
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I can confirm that we now have a 30-year lease from the City of Harare to have Mabvuku Number One Ground.
We are planning to build a 15,000-seater stadium there next year. The stadium is not going to be confined to Scottland only but it will be open to everyone.
Schools will also be allowed to use the facility and we will put up an open pool where schools will compete.
It will be an all-encompassing facility with a high-performance centre available as well because we want to develop sport in all ways that we can as Scottland FC. So, we are working round the clock to see to it that we can start the work that needs to be done.
At the moment, we are working on preliminary designs for the football stadium and we will also retain basketball courts, a rugby field, tennis and cricket facilities in the stadium.
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Mabvuku has been unable to host a standard Premiership venue ever since Lafarge Stadium (formerly Portland Stadium) was condemned over a decade ago.
The now deteriorated Lafarge Stadium once buzzed with activity when Circle United, Mabvuku’s only team to compete in the top flight, was a formidable presence in the domestic league in 2002.
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Scottland FC wants to build a big stadium in Mabvuku with 15,000 seats for soccer games and other sports. They got permission, and it will have a pool, courts, and fields for rugby and cricket. The stadium will be open to everyone, not just the club. It will also have a high-performance center. This is good for Mabvuku because they haven't had a good stadium for a long time. The club is working hard to make the stadium happen and they are planning everything carefully.

Scottland FC Plans To Build 15,000-Seater Stadium In Mabvuku

Karoi United, a team in the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL), have formally appealed the ruling that found them responsible for the abandonment of their match against Scottland.
ZIFA Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manwa confirmed to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/karoi-utd-appeal-against-nrsl-judgment/">H-Metro</a> that Karoi United had submitted the required US$5,000 appeal fee to the football association. ZIFA is now expected to schedule a hearing once all the necessary documentation has been processed.
The appeal will temporarily halt the celebratory atmosphere in the Scottland camp as they approach the final day of the NRSL championship race on Friday.
The NRSL disciplinary committee had ruled on Monday that Karoi United were at fault for the abandonment of their match against Scottland at Chikangwe, which had been tied 1-1 at the time.
Scottland, owned by ZANU PF MP Pedzai Sakupwanya, climbed to the top of the NRSL after being awarded a 3-0 victory over Karoi United for an abandoned match.
With this decision, Scottland now holds 84 points from 37 games, leading MWOS by two points, who have 82 points from the same number of matches.
Football stakeholders suspect corruption in handling the matter, given the departure from precedent in dealing with abandoned matches.
For example, in 2018, a match between Bindura United and Mushowani Stars was abandoned in the 80th minute at 2-2 after referee Langton Chitata was assaulted by an unknown assailant.
Bindura was fined US$1500, and Mushowani was cautioned, but the 2-2 result stood.
Similarly, in the following season, a Northern Region Soccer League match between Black Rhinos and Mushowani was abandoned in the 80th minute, also at 2-2, after referee Nelson Mawanda was assaulted.
Both Rhinos and Mushowani were fined US$2000, but the 2-2 result remained.
In contrast, for the Karoi United vs. Scottland match, the Disciplinary Committee cancelled the 1-1 scoreline and awarded Scottland the win, benefiting them with just one match left in the season and providing a clear advantage over MWOS.
Scottland will host Black Mambas at Rufaro Stadium, while MWOS will face Agama at Ngoni Stadium on Friday in the final round of fixtures.
MWOS can still secure the sole ticket to the Premier Soccer League if they win and Scottland draw, thanks to their superior goal difference of plus-3.
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Karoi United did not agree that they caused the match against Scottland to be abandoned. They paid $5,000 to appeal the decision. Scottland was declared winners of the match, which put them in first place in the league. People are questioning if there was corruption involved in the decision. In the past, other matches that were abandoned didn't end with one team being declared the winner like in this case. This decision gives Scottland an advantage in the league. The final matches of the season will determine who wins the league. MWOS could still win if Scottland doesn't win their last match.

Karoi United Challenges NRSL Verdict On Abandoned Scottland Match

The much-anticipated judgment regarding the abandoned match between Karoi United and Scottland was postponed on Wednesday after Karoi United requested additional time to submit a mitigation report, having been found guilty in the case.
The Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) Disciplinary Committee determined that Karoi United was responsible for the abandonment of their league match last month.
The match was stopped in the 82nd minute when referee Matthew Dingo reported experiencing pain in “one of his testicles” after being struck by a “hard object.” He also mentioned bleeding from the shin where he had been hit.
In a statement released yesterday, the NRSL assured that the judgment would be delivered no later than Monday. It said:
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In the disciplinary proceedings for the Northern Region for the abandoned match between Karoi United FC versus Scottland FC.
After delivery of the ruling on the guilty verdict of Karoi United FC, their lawyer requested time to submit mitigation in writing by the close of business on Friday, November 1.
The ruling on the penalty shall be delivered by the Disciplinary Committee by Monday, November 4 latest.
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Karoi United were charged with “Contravention of Section D2 (2.1) of the Northern Region Soccer League Rules and Regulations”.
The Disciplinary Committee is expected to award Scottland the three points on Monday, regardless of Karoi United’s mitigation.
Depending on the outcomes of tomorrow’s matches involving title-chasing MWOS FC and Scottland, the latter could rise to the top of the league standings.
Currently, MWOS holds a one-point lead, but if Scottland wins against Herentals Under-20, they will ascend to the top following the conclusion of their case against Karoi United.
If both teams win their remaining two matches of the season, Scottland will finish in first place with a two-point advantage.
Meanwhile, MWOS will no longer control their own fate and must rely on other teams to secure victories against Scottland.
Only one team from the Northern Region Soccer League will earn promotion to the Premier Soccer League for the 2025 season, making the competition all the more intense.
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The game between Karoi United and Scottland was paused because the referee was hurt. Karoi United was found guilty of causing the game to stop. They asked for more time before the punishment is decided. Scottland might get three points from the match. If Scottland wins their next games, they could be at the top of the league. Only one team will move up to the better league, making the games even more important. MWOS needs other teams to win to have a chance. The decision on the punishment will be made on Monday.

Karoi United's Appeal Delays Verdict On Abandoned Match Against Scottland

Former Dynamos head coach Genesis Mangombe has joined ambitious Northern Region Soccer League side Scottland Football Club, barely a day after his dismissal from the Glamour Boys.
Reports suggest Mangombe was fired following Dynamos’ 1-1 draw against Bulawayo Chiefs on Sunday. However, the club claimed Mangombe had resigned.
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Scottland, owned by gold dealer Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya, announced on Tuesday that Mangombe had joined them as the new head coach, replacing William Nyasulu who has been demoted to assistant.
Scottland FC Secretary General Fortune Bgwoni confirmed the club’s new technical setup in a statement. He said:
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Greetings to you all. Thank you all for coming on such short notice. As you are all aware, for the Northern Region Soccer technical qualifications we have brought on board Genesis Mangombe. He is to take on the position of Head Coach, with immediate effect.
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Here is Scottland FC’s Technical Team:
<ul>
<li>Genesis Mangombe – Head Coach</li>
<li>William Nyasulu – Assistant Coach</li>
<li>Owen Paraffin- 3rd Assistant</li>
<li>Tawanda Chidzizi – Team Manager</li>
<li>Tendai Chihuri – Fitness Trainer</li>
<li>Bruce Matawu – Goalkeepers</li>
</ul>
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After attending a farewell visit at the Dynamos training session on Tuesday morning, former coach Genesis Mangombe reportedly surrendered the Ford Everest vehicle he had been using. He then promptly joined Scotland FC, where he was provided with a new vehicle.
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Genesis Mangombe was fired from Dynamos and then he joined Scottland Football Club as a new head coach. Some say he was fired because of a draw in a game. Scottland confirmed the new coach setup. Mangombe is now the head coach, William Nyasulu is the assistant, and other people have roles too. After leaving Dynamos, Mangombe gave back the car he was using and got a new one from Scottland.

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