Online Reporter
Danisa Masuku
FORMER Highlanders Football Club CEO Brian Busani Moyo’s fraud case took a dramatic turn this afternoon when he was sent for a community service assessment — a strong sign that he may avoid jail time.
Moyo appeared before Bulawayo Provincial Magistrate Richard Ramaboea for sentencing after being found guilty of defrauding the club of US$2 000. The court was adjourned pending his return from the assessment.
He was flanked by his legal team, Victor Kucherera and Thamani Ncube of Wallace Law Chambers.
The case stems from a controversial double transfer deal involving Bulawayo Chiefs players, striker Never Rauzhi and midfielder Malvern Hativagoni, in December 2024.
Initially, Rauzhi’s transfer fee was set at US$25 000 while Hativagoni’s loan deal was pegged at US$15 000. The first round of negotiations collapsed, but talks later resumed. A revised agreement saw the fee slashed to US$13 000 for Rauzhi and US$1 000 for Hativagoni.
But according to court documents, Moyo and then-Bulawayo Chiefs administrator Mandigora allegedly conspired to inflate the final price to Highlanders. The club was told the deal cost US$23 000, while Chiefs were informed it was worth US$18 000.
The US$5 000 difference was allegedly pocketed by the pair, with Mandigora taking US$3 000 and Moyo US$2 000.
Mandigora has already pleaded guilty and been sentenced, leaving Moyo to face the music alone.
Highlanders fans are now anxiously awaiting the final ruling to see if the former CEO will walk away with just community service or face a stiffer penalty.
