daniel chigunwe
Zimpapers Sports Hub
YADAH yesterday came out guns blazing claiming midfielder Tanaka Shandirwa was not up FOR SALE, just 24 hours after the player agreed terms to move to CAPS United.
Shandirwa, who is approaching the end of a two-year loan deal at Dynamos, signed a pre-contract with the Green Machine on Monday.
But Yadah, who are owned by Prophet Walter Magaya, questioned the deal.
“We have noted with concern the pictures of CAPS United owner, Farai Jere, CAPS United coach, Lloyd Chitembwe and Tanaka Shandirwa, which have gone viral on social media, misleading the general public and the football fraternity that Tanaka Shandirwa has joined CAPS United,” said the Yadah statement.
“The Yadah administration wishes to inform the public that Tanaka Shandirwa has a running contract with Yadah FC.
“Further to that, Yadah FC wishes to inform the concerned football fraternity that no club has made formal engagement pertaining to Shandirwa’s deal.
“Shandirwa is a Yadah FC player who is currently on loan to Dynamos and his contract with Yadah FC still subsists.
“Yadah FC wishes to debunk the notion that Shandirwa is on sale. Shandirwa will be an important cog for Yadah FC next season.
“Yadah FC is not willing to invite any prospective suitor to the negotiation table.”
Dynamos chairman Moses Maunganidze yesterday wrote to Yadah chairman Everson Chatambudza seeking clarity on Shandirwa’s position.
“Dynamos Football Club hereby request your esteemed office and person to confirm the following in respect of the following for player Tanaka Shandirwa:
“1. Release of the player to CAPS United FC on loan for 2025.
“2. Conclusion of pre-contract between CAPS United and the player.
“It has come to our attention that CAPS United FC unveiled player Tanaka Shandirwa today as their latest acquisition.
“In the premises and in the absence of your confirmation of the above we believe CAPS United have demonstrated unethical conduct,” wrote Maunganidze.
The midfielder joined Yadah in 2019 after passing a trial.
The Miracle Boys did just enough to survive relegation this season and could even end in the top 10 if results favour them in the last round of matches this weekend.
They face Highlanders in their last match of the season.
Fixtures
Saturday
Bikita Minerals v Hwange (Wadzanai), GreenFuel v Dynamos (GreenFuel Arena), Manica Diamonds v Bulawayo Chiefs (Sakubva), ZPC Kariba v Simba Bhora (Nyamhunga), FC Platinum v TelOne (Mandava), Arenel v Chegutu Pirates (Luveve), Herentals v Chicken Inn (Rufaro)
Sunday
Highlanders v Yadah (Barbourfields), CAPS Utd v Ngezi Platinum Stars (Rufaro)
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter