'Machazani hit my privates'

YADAH striker Simbarashe Sithole has accused Dynamos defender Marshall Machazani of hitting him on his private parts.

Machazani was shown a straight red in the 87th minute by referee Lazarus Dirwai.

"I don't know why he did that, he tried to hit my elbow at first and then decided to hit me on my private parts with his fist.

"It's not professional that's why he was shown the red," said Sithole.

However, Machazani denied having any contact with Sithole but defender Byron Madzokere.

"I am so disappointed because I didn't do anything to Sithole but rather Madzokere whom I slapped on his hand by mistake.

"I think Sithole decided to fall down after he saw what had happened but I didn't do anything to him.

"I just think it's what Yadah wanted from the onset because you could see how they were playing their game.

"They were using tactics such as delaying, telling the ball boys not to distribute goals. We didn't feel like it was a match really because they didn't even try to be competitive," he said.

Machazani says he is disappointed that he is likely to miss the Harare derby against CAPS United on Sunday.

"I am not happy and at the same time disappointed that I will not be able to play against CAPS United on Sunday.

"It is every player's wish to play in such a game. I think that's what Simba wanted because what he did was not fair," he said.

He added:

"I don't think my absence will affect the team because there are many great players who can fill that place.

"That's why it's called a team; a team doesn't depend on one person. But I just want to wish my team all the best ahead of the derby."