Nomads charged for alleged ‘juju’ stunts at Dedza Stadium
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has charged TNM Super League giants Mighty Mukuru Wanderers with three counts related to ‘juju’ beliefs during their FDH Bank Cup round of 16 match against Dedza Dynamos at Dedza Stadium on August 7.
In a letter, signed by FAM general secretary Alfred Gunda, the Nomads are accused of displaying “strange behaviour” and tampering with the pitch and the dressing rooms area, contrary to Article 24.9 of the 2022 FDH Bank Cup rules and regulations and bringing the game of football into disrepute contrary to Article 67 of the FAM disciplinary code.
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The letter reads in part: “Mighty Mukuru Wanderers players urinated on the pitch upon arrival at the stadium and poured urine around the dressing room area.
“Wanderers failed to control their players from engaging in improper conduct and their actions brought the game of football, FAM and the name of the sponsor into disrepute.”
The Nomads have been asked to respond to the charges within 48 hours.
The letter, further reads: “FAM, through competitions committee, hereby notifies you of the commencement of disciplinary proceedings.
“Accordingly, you are invited to provide the secretariat of FAM with your position in relation to the charges attached herewith, within 48 hours of this notification.”
FAM competitons and communications director Gomezgani Zakazaka yesterday confirmed the charges levelled against Wanderers.
Wanderers spokesperson Ernest Maganga yesterday said they will respond to the charges accordingly.
The Nomads won the match 3-0 with goals from midfielders Yamikani Chester and Alfred Manyozo as well as striker Vincent Nyangulu.
Wanderers will host Kamuzu Barracks in the quarter-finals tomorrow at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
