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Police confirmed the incident that happened in Takawira Village on Thursday last week at around 3pm.
They identified the deceased as Isaac Mbofana (34), of Takawira village.
Acting police spokesperson for Midlands, Sergeant Thandiwe Khumalo said the incident happened at Jomboringo Primary School where two boozers’ teams were playing against each other.
“It is alleged that on the said date there was a soccer tournament at Jomboringo Primary School. Isaac Mbofana, of Takawira Village and Onismo Sichani, a male adult aged 31 years, of Ndaruza Village also under Chief Nemangwe brought their respective teams to compete in the tournament. Their teams clashed at about 3pm and the now deceased Mbofana was an assistant referee in that match,” she said.
Sgt Khumalo said during the course of the game, Sichani’s team scored a goal and Mbofana disallowed the goal arguing that it had been scored from an offside position.
She said the ruling did not go down well with Sichani who then confronted Mbofana.
“A misunderstanding ensued between the two resulting in Sichani picking up a log, which he used to strike Mbofana once on the head. Mbofana fell down and died instantly. After realising that Mbofana was dead, Sichani fled from the scene.
“The matter was reported to the police who attended the scene and the body of the deceased was taken to Gokwe South District Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem,” said Sgt Khumalo.
The acting police spokesperson for Midlands said Sichani was still at large and the police have since launched a manhunt for him.
“Police are appealing to members of the public with information, which might lead to the arrest of Onismo Sichani to contact their nearest police station or use our suggestion boxes.
“We also urge members of the public to always seek assistance from third parties in settling disputes to avoid such incidences,” said Sgt Khumalo.
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