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Eddie Chikamhi
Senior Sports Reporter
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THAT Genesis Mangombe has lost control of many things at Dynamos is no longer an issue of debate.
Midfielder Valentine Kadonzvo yesterday gave the biggest hint all was not well in the Glamour Boys camp when he walked out in protest when he was substituted in the 37th minute.
DeMbare supporters also could not hide their frustrations following the incident, as their team gave another lifeless performance at home in the goalless draw against newcomers Bikita Minerals at Rufaro.
Mangombe and his players were turned away by the angry Dynamos fans who they had wanted to salute at the Vietnam stand after the game.
The coach’s efforts to reconnect with the fans was met with a chorus of disapproval and dejection as the livid supporters hurled objects towards him before the marshals whisked him off to safety.
The 37th minute incident triggered the emotions, especially as the fans still held fresh memories of Kadonzvo’s late goal which secured a point the last time out in the 1-1 draw against Yadah.
Mangombe had to keep a straight face during the post-match press conference.
“The supporters were not actually disappointed by the performance but by the substitution of the scorer of the last game,” he said.
“It’s always like that in football. We are coaches and we understand these things. I am the one who introduced him. We know that what he was supposed to do is not exactly what he did.
“At some point they said they didin’t like Valentine but now he is now the darling. But he was not doing what he wanted him to do at the moment.
“It doesn’t mean he will not play when we go to Bulawayo. If he does the right things at training, we will introduce him. But we don’t accept the behaviour he showed us in front of other players.
“We need to correct that. Of course, out of anger you can overreact as a player.”
Kadonzvo insisted on walking back to the dressing room, without even talking to the coaches, despite the spirited attempts by his teammates.
Dynamos have not won at Rufaro in their last three games.
They lost to Highlanders two weeks ago before forcing a 1-1 draw against Yadah during the midweek.
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