Dynamos Star Replaced by Pokello’s Son Devastated, Teammate Addresses Injury Claims
Vusa Ngwenya, the rising Dynamos forward who was unexpectedly dropped from Zimbabwe’s COSAFA Cup squad, is reportedly struggling emotionally after being replaced at the last minute by Scottland FC’s Nathan Mutasa, who also happens to be Pokello Nare’s son.
No Communication from ZIFA on Squad Changes
The 2025 COSAFA Cup call-up was a dream moment for Ngwenya, but it quickly turned into a nightmare. According to a local publication, Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) officials never formally informed Ngwenya that he had been axed from the squad. Instead, he allegedly found out through his teammates who were already preparing to depart for the tournament.
To make matters worse, ZIFA also failed to announce the change publicly, leaving fans and pundits in the dark about why Mutasa was suddenly drafted into the national team setup.
Teammate Addresses Injury Claims
A teammate at Dynamos, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Ngwenya was heartbroken by the sudden turn of events.
“Look, he is young. He was very excited when he was drafted into the Warriors squad, which is natural. What then followed is something he never expected,” said the player.
ZIFA reportedly claimed that Ngwenya was injured, but his teammate strongly refuted this.
“We all know what happened and we also know it’s beyond us. Contrary to what the people at ZIFA are claiming, that Vusa is injured, he is fit. He was just dropped to make way for someone else,” the player said.
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Dynamos Star Replaced by Pokello’s Son Devastated
Beyond the squad snub itself, the biggest blow for Ngwenya seems to be the online backlash. The anonymous source said the young striker is now the subject of unwanted social media attention, which has taken a toll on his confidence.
“What’s also affecting him a great deal is the fact that his name is now a topic of discussion on social media because of the fiasco. He needs to be talked to so that he regains his confidence, which has clearly been affected,” added the player.
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