DEMBARE FEEL THE PINCH AS FINES BITE THEIR POCKET

Veronica Gwaze

Zimpapers Sports Hub

PROBLEMS at Dynamos are not easing anytime soon and the latest blow has landed where it hurts most – the pocket.

The Glamour Boys have been slapped with heavy fines following their conduct at the Chibuku Super Cup final.

Yesterday, the PSL confirmed that Dynamos were fined US$4,500.

Four members of the technical team, Kelvin Kaindu, Thomas Ruzive, Takesure Chinyama and Thulani Munzwaba, were each handed additional US$300 penalties.

The charges arose from events during the Chibuku Super Cup final against Triangle United on November 29 at Gibbo.

Dynamos officials protested the use of match balls branded exclusively by Triangle United.

They said they wanted ‘neutral’ balls provided by the sponsors or the PSL.

The dispute triggered a 20-minute delay to kick-off.

Kaindu, Ruzive, Chinyama and Munzwaba were charged with disturbing the normal proceedings of a match, failing to comply with lawful instructions and engaging in conduct likely to bring the game into disrepute.

Dynamos pleaded guilty and, after submissions were considered, the PSL Disciplinary Committee imposed the fines.

“After considering the submissions made, the Disciplinary Committee fined Dynamos FC a sum of US$4,500.

“In addition, the technical officials were each fined US$300,” reads part of the statement.

Kaindu has since left Dynamos to join 2026 league newcomers Hardrock, although he remains liable for the fine.

The financial hit deepens the Glamour Boys’ troubles and further delays efforts to stop a looming player exodus.

Dynamos ended the just-ended season fighting relegation until the final day, and then failed to secure a contract extension for Kaindu despite a dramatic turnaround under his leadership.

During his stint, Dynamos went 16 matches unbeaten, scored 17 goals and conceded only five across all competitions.

When the Zambian coach arrived, the club sat 17th on the 18-team log with 11 league matches still to play.

They also went on to lift the Chibuku Super Cup for a third consecutive time, an unprecedented feat.