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Veronica Gwaze, Zimpapers Sports Hub
PROBLEMS at Premier Soccer League side Dynamos refuse to ease, and the latest blow has landed where it hurts most — the pocket.
The Harare giants have been slapped with heavy fines by domestic football authorities following their conduct at the Chibuku Super Cup final, a sanction that worsens an already fragile situation marked by exits in the technical team and a thinning squad.
Yesterday, the PSL confirmed that Dynamos were fined US$4,500, while 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 Stadium. Dynamos officials protested the use of match balls branded exclusively by Triangle United, arguing the balls were “not neutral” and should have been provided by the sponsor 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-concluded 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.
That run restored belief among the club’s reported seven million supporters, but familiar inertia crept in, and Dynamos lost the coach who steered them away from disaster.
Attention has since shifted to the players who carried the fight. Issaka Mahommad, goalkeeper Prince Tafiremutsa and midfielder Vusa Ngwenya drew heavy interest after their performances in the survival battle. League champions Scottland moved swiftly, snapping up the trio along with Shadreck Nyahwa.
Captain Emmanuel Jalai, a standout performer for both club and country, has also emerged as a Scottland target. MWOS are likewise understood to be moniwtoring what Dynamos had hoped would be their crown jewel for the 2026 campaign.
Dynamos are now scrambling to keep their skipper, whose influence last season remains undeniable. Jalai has yet to accept a new offer and is weighing his options.
“We are busy engaging our players, we do not want to lose the team that did duty for us in 2025… when things were tough, they fought for the badge,” said Dynamos executive committee member responsible for marketing, David Chikomo.
“We are also in the process of finding three or so other players to beef up areas that need attention, but all that is perhaps something that can be effectively done when we get a coach. Everything is under control and I can assure our fans that we are busy in the market to ensure that next season we are very competitive.”
For Dynamos to realistically challenge in 2026, the blueprint was meant to revolve around Jalai, Ngwenya, Mahommad, Nyahwa and Tafiremutsa. Instead, failure to secure those players, coupled with the absence of a committed sponsor, threatens another long and uncomfortable season.
Interest had also been shown by Simba Bhora duo Donald Mudadi and Junior Makunike, both keen on a return to DeMbare. Those plans collapsed amid financial constraints and familiar hesitation. Mudadi has since joined CAPS United, while Makunike is now with Hardrock.
The current crisis exposes deeper cracks within the club’s management and operations. Dynamos’ struggle to retain or attract key talent is eroding their competitiveness and casting doubt over the clarity of the club’s long-term direction.
