Dynamos’ Chibuku Super Cup Payout Withheld Pending Verdict

Dynamos are expected to finally receive their Chibuku Super Cup prize money before the week ends, but the payout remains uncertain as the club awaits the outcome of a disciplinary case.

The Harare giants must appear before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Disciplinary Committee to answer charges of alleged misconduct, and the ruling will determine how much of the prize money they will keep.

The Glamour Boys lifted the 2025 Chibuku Super Cup after narrowly defeating Triangle United 1-0 in a heated final at Gibbo Stadium on November 22. The win guaranteed them US$75 000, but the PSL has withheld the funds pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.

The charges stem from an incident before kickoff, when Dynamos officials reportedly protested over the number of match balls, causing a 20-minute delay. The club’s technical team is expected to appear before the Disciplinary Committee on Thursday.

Information obtained by Zimpapers Sports Hub indicates Dynamos have already entered a guilty plea and now await the penalty. Should a fine be imposed, it will be deducted directly from their prize money.

PSL Chief Executive Officer Rodwell Thabe confirmed that Dynamos are the only winners yet to be paid due to the outstanding case.

“We have paid everyone except Dynamos because they have a pending judgement. It’s standard procedure to hold the money until the matter is finalised,” Thabe explained.

He added that the ruling will be issued within days, after which the league will process the club’s payout.
“If they are fined, the amount will come out of the prize money. If not, they get the full sum.”

Dynamos chairman Moses Maunganidze also acknowledged the delay, saying the club was waiting for clarity from the PSL on when the funds would be released.

A PSL letter dated December 3, signed by Communications and Media Officer Kudzai Bare, ordered Dynamos coach Kelvin Kaindu and technical officials Thomas Ruzive, Takesure Chinyama, and Thulani Muzambwa to appear before the committee. They face allegations of disorderly conduct for actions said to have disrupted normal match procedures and violated competition regulations.

The hearing is set for Thursday, December 11, at 5:30 PM.

Dynamos are hoping for a favourable outcome, as the prize money is expected to help settle outstanding bonuses. Their financial relief now depends entirely on Thursday’s verdict.