Farai Dziva| Die hard Dynamos fans believe the absence of skipper Edward Sadomba affected the team’s rhythm.

The Dynamos skipper was reportedly barred from taking part in Thursday’s game versus Highlanders as he was under suspension but the Premier Soccer League disowned the match.

According to NewsDay, PSL spokesperson Kudzai Bare said: “Let me make it clear that the Independence Trophy match has nothing to do with the PSL. It’s a Zifa thing.”

“We got a request to have the two teams play in the Independence Trophy final, and we allowed them to take part in the match, but that does not mean it is a PSL match.”

The decision by the PSL was a blow to Dynamos whose expectations were that their influential captain would play a part in yesterday’ s match at Rufaro Stadium.