Zimbabwe: Footballers Union Demands Due Process Following Dismissal of Magalane From Caps United

Zimbabwe’s Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) says it is monitoring the dismissal of CAPS United goalkeeper Wallace Magalane after the club president publicly criticized him for a costly error in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match versus Triangle. The incident occurred on Saturday, when Magalane conceded from a blunder, then broke down and was unable to continue; he was substituted at halftime. CAPS United subsequently terminated his contract and president Farai Jere made harsh public remarks, including statements that he would not be kept near the project while still receiving his salary while at home. FUZ said clubs can make personnel decisions but players are entitled to fair treatment and due process under employment contracts and competition regulations. The union added it is seeking full context directly from Magalane and urged both sides to respect existing obligations while following established football rules. Magalane’s departure is the third for CAPS United in recent seasons, after exits involving Eric Manokore and Hastings Chapusha amid match-fixing allegations.