Former Highlanders CEO Convicted of US$5,000 Fraud in Player Transfer Deal

Former Highlanders CEO Convicted of US$5,000 Fraud in Player Transfer Deal

Former Highlanders Football Club CEO Brian Busani Moyo (54) has been convicted of fraud after misleading the club in a player transfer arrangement.

The Tredgold Magistrates Court in Bulawayo heard that Moyo inflated the transfer fee of two players from Bulawayo Chiefs FC, creating a gap that allowed him to pocket part of the funds.

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How the Former CEO and Accomplice Pulled Off the Scam

According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, in March 2025, Moyo told the club, through its representative Nkani Khoza, that acquiring Never Rauzhi and Malvern Hativagoni would cost US$23,000. However, the genuine fee charged by Bulawayo Chiefs was US$18,000. Acting on the false figure, Highlanders paid the full US$23,000 in installments.

His accomplice, Andrew Mandigora—who has since been convicted—paid the actual fee of US$18,000 and then split the excess US$5,000 with Moyo. Out of this, the former CEO pocketed US$2,000, leaving the club shortchanged.

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18-Month Jail Term Suspended on Strict Conditions

The magistrate sentenced Moyo to 18 months in prison, but the term was wholly suspended on several conditions. These included good behavior for five years, restitution of the US$2,000 by 30 September 2025, and the completion of 210 hours of community service starting 18 September 2025.

Highlanders Club Suffers Loss Despite Partial Recovery

Although US$3,000 was later recovered from Mandigora, Highlanders FC still suffered prejudice due to the fraudulent deal. The conviction has placed the spotlight on accountability and ethical conduct in Zimbabwean football administration.