Dynamos, Highlanders fined for BF violence

Shingi Matibiri, Sports Reporter

HARARE – The Premier Soccer League has fined Dynamos US$7 500 and Highlanders US$5000 for the incidences of violence and hooliganism at Barbourfields stadium on 15 May.

The PSL Disciplinary Committee awarded the match to Highlanders on a 3-0 score line.

Here is the statement from the PSL:

“The Premier Soccer League Disciplinary Committee has released the judgement in the matter involving Highlanders FC and Dynamos FC following incidents of violence and hooliganism that took place at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday 15 May 2022.

“Dynamos FC have been found guilty of breaching PSL Rules and Regulations and fined a sum of US$7 500 (seven thousand five hundred United States dollars) together with the costs of the hearing, all of which shall be paid within fifteen days of receipt of the judgment. In addition the match has been awarded to Highlanders FC on a three nil score line.”

“Highlanders FC were also found guilty and fined US$5 000.00 (five thousand United States dollars). The fine together with the costs of the hearing shall be paid within fifteen days of receiving the judgment.”

The judgement comes just weeks after Highlanders were fined another US$6000 for the abandonment of the match against FC Platinum at Mandava in April stadium while Dynamos were fined US$4000 for the disturbances against Bulawayo Chiefs in March while their manager Richard Chihoro was fined US$2000.