OnSport Reporter
The Zimbabwe Football Association has suspended referee, Owen Manenda who handled the game between CAPS United and Dynamos after committing serious errors that influenced the outcome of the match.
In a statement ZIFA said it established some serious errors committed by the referee.
“After careful evaluation of the match played at Rufaro Stadium on 18 May 2025 between Dynamos and CAPS United, it was established that a critical officiating error significantly influenced the outcome of the game. This conclusion was based on the match commissioner’s report, which highlighted a decision made by the official that contravened the expected standards of performance in top flight football,” reads the statement.
His misconduct got him suspended for the next six weeks.
“In pursuit of upholding integrity and accountability within the game, Owen Manenda has been suspended from officiating in Premier League matches from Matchday 13 to Matchday 18 – a total of six (6) matches.”
In the commitment to uphold fair play, transparency, and the continuous improvement of officiating standards across all levels of the game. ZIFA has already suspended three referees that include Lawrence Zimondi, Nelson Meke and Tichaona Mbire.
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