FIFA Orders Ngezi Platinum to Pay Benjani Mwaruwari US$600,000 for Unfair Dismissal

Harare – Former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari has won a US$600,000 compensation case against Ngezi Platinum Stars after FIFA ruled that his dismissal from the club two years ago was unfair.

Mwaruwari, who lasted just 13 matches as head coach before being dismissed, took his case to FIFA’s dispute resolution tribunal, which has now ruled in his favor. The global football governing body has since instructed Ngezi Platinum to pay the former Manchester City striker the full amount.

This ruling follows a similar US$200,000 award granted last year to Bongani Mafu, who was Mwaruwari’s assistant at Ngezi Platinum. However, Mafu has yet to receive his payout as the club lodged an appeal against FIFA’s decision.

“The club appealed against the award. We will wait to see what comes off their appeal,” Mafu said on Wednesday.

Mwaruwari Remains Tight-Lipped

When contacted for comment on the FIFA ruling, Mwaruwari refused to be drawn into the matter.

“I have no comment,” he said in a polite but firm tone.

Ngezi Platinum Silent Amid Legal Battles

Ngezi Platinum, which is believed to have engaged a South African law firm to contest Mafu’s payout, could not be reached for comment on Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, FIFA has officially communicated its ruling to Ngezi Platinum via its online portal, leaving the club with little room to maneuver in Mwaruwari’s case.

With the club still fighting Mafu’s compensation, all eyes are now on how they will respond to FIFA’s latest directive. Will they comply or drag the case into another legal battle?