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Bosso docked 27 points
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In a dramatic twist in the ZIFA Bulawayo Junior Serie A 15 and Under League, Highlanders have been docked a staggering 27 points for fielding an unregistered player, Rockey Muleya, in nine of their league fixtures.
The punitive decision has rocked the junior football scene, with the league's disciplinary committee ruling that the points from the affected matches be awarded to the nine teams that faced Highlanders in those games. The sanctions follow revelations that Muleya was not officially registered to play in the competition, rendering his participation in the matches invalid.
Highlanders had played 13 matches in the 16-team league so far, with Muleya appearing in nine of those encounters. The use of an ineligible player is a direct violation of league registration rules, and the disciplinary ruling now drastically alters the standings, effectively pushing Bosso down the table while boosting their rivals.
The development is a major blow to Highlanders' junior setup, which had shown promise this season. It also raises questions about internal oversight and the effectiveness of the club's administrative systems at junior level.
Highlanders are yet to issue an official statement, but sources within the club say internal investigations are underway to establish how the player was allowed to feature without proper registration.
The 15 and Under league is a crucial feeder system for top-tier clubs in Bulawayo, and this incident has triggered fresh calls for tighter compliance monitoring to ensure fair play and integrity in grassroots football.
The punitive decision has rocked the junior football scene, with the league's disciplinary committee ruling that the points from the affected matches be awarded to the nine teams that faced Highlanders in those games. The sanctions follow revelations that Muleya was not officially registered to play in the competition, rendering his participation in the matches invalid.
Highlanders had played 13 matches in the 16-team league so far, with Muleya appearing in nine of those encounters. The use of an ineligible player is a direct violation of league registration rules, and the disciplinary ruling now drastically alters the standings, effectively pushing Bosso down the table while boosting their rivals.
The development is a major blow to Highlanders' junior setup, which had shown promise this season. It also raises questions about internal oversight and the effectiveness of the club's administrative systems at junior level.
Highlanders are yet to issue an official statement, but sources within the club say internal investigations are underway to establish how the player was allowed to feature without proper registration.
The 15 and Under league is a crucial feeder system for top-tier clubs in Bulawayo, and this incident has triggered fresh calls for tighter compliance monitoring to ensure fair play and integrity in grassroots football.
Source - The Chronicle
