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Sports Reporter
FORMER Dynamos assistant coach Murape Murape has demanded that the club executive retract “spiteful” allegations levelled against him six months ago.
The 2007 Soccer Star of the Year was one of the Glamour Boys’ assistant coaches until midyear when he was swept by the tide that also claimed head coach Herbert “Jompano” Maruwa and manager Richard Chihoro’s scalps.
Following allegations of gross misconduct, a planned disciplinary process was replaced by a reassignment of Murape and Chihoro.
According to Murape, the executive promised to reinstate the pair to their original positions by August 30.
However, the two haven’t been reinstated until now with the leadership seemingly taking a different direction.
Murape has since written to the team demanding that they clear his name, which they “tarnished through unfounded allegations”.
“I have always been grateful for the opportunities provided to me as both a player and coach, and it is with a heavy heart that I bring to your attention the damage caused by the false allegations made against me.
“As you may be aware, certain individuals within the executive committee falsely accused me of smoking and providing drugs to players, claims that are entirely baseless and fabricated. Regrettably, these false accusations were disseminated through newspaper articles, tarnishing my reputation in the process.
“However, I have concrete evidence in the form of recorded audios, wherein members of the executive committee admit to the fabrication of these statements,” reads part of the letter.
“It was my understanding that the club would take immediate action to rectify this injustice by retracting the fabricated statements through the same media channels that were used to spread them. I was reassured that steps would be taken to restore my name and reputation, allowing me to continue my coaching career without the stain of false allegations.
“However, to my dismay, no such retractions have been made thus far.
“I have placed my trust in the club’s integrity and commitment to doing what is right. I implore you to fulfil the promise made to me and take immediate action to rectify this situation.
“The fabricated story has not only damaged my image but has also a profound impact on my prospects of employment within the football community. As a dedicated coach, my reputation is of paramount importance, and I find myself increasingly disadvantaged due to these false allegations.”
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