Chaos at Magaya’s Yadah FC as Keeper Reportedly Bashed by Club
Drama erupted at Yadah FC after their loss to Ngezi Platinum Stars, when goalkeeper Godknows Gurure was allegedly assaulted by a club board member inside the team’s changing room.
The shocking incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with the Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) releasing a strongly worded statement against the attack.
FUZ said what happened to Gurure was disgraceful, stressing that a changing room should be a safe space for players, not a place where they face violence from their own officials. The union described the act as cowardly and damaging to the image of the game.
“We are deeply outraged by the shocking incident in which Yadah FC goalkeeper, Godknows Gurure, was physically assaulted inside the changing room by a board member of his own club,” FUZ said in the statement before adding, “This cowardly act of violence is utterly unacceptable and brings shame to the game. The changing room is meant to be a safe space for players, not a place where they are attacked by those who should be supporting them.”
FUZ urged football authorities to step in immediately. They called on the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and ZIFA to investigate the case thoroughly and impose strong disciplinary measures against the board member involved.
The union reminded clubs that players are professionals and workers who deserve respect and protection. They warned that an attack on one player is effectively an attack on the rights of all footballers.
“We call on the PSL, ZIFA, and all relevant authorities to launch an immediate investigation, hold the perpetrator fully accountable with strong disciplinary action, and enforce measures to protect players’ safety and welfare across all clubs,” the statement added.
In their closing remarks, FUZ stood in solidarity with Gurure, insisting that no player should ever fear abuse in their workplace.
As of now, the PSL has not issued a comment on the matter, while attempts to get a response from Yadah FC officials were unsuccessful.
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