The highly anticipated disciplinary hearing of Highlanders Football Club hit a snag yesterday in Harare, failing to commence as scheduled. The hearing has been rescheduled for today at 5 pm.
According to sources, the delay was sparked by Highlanders’ lawyers, who demanded access to the full referee and match commissioner’s reports. Surprisingly, these crucial documents were not presented at the hearing, despite being the foundation of the charges against the Bulawayo giants.
Highlanders faces two charges,abandonment of their Chibuku Cup match against Simba Bhora and failure to control fans, The latter offense also resulted in a $6,000 fine imposed on both Highlanders and Simba Bhora.
In a bold move, Highlanders has entered a “not guilty” plea for both charges, setting the stage for a contentious hearing.The postponement has raised eyebrows, fueling speculation about the Premier Soccer League’s handling of the case.
Today’s rescheduled hearing promises to be a tense showdown, with significant implications for Highlanders and the league.Will Highlanders’ “not guilty” plea hold up, or will the PSL’s disciplinary committee hand down a harsh verdict? The football community waits with bated breath.
