Terrence Mawawa

Namibia Football Association secretary general,
Barry Rukoro has been suspended for allegedly assaulting COSAFA
president, Philip Chiyangwa in South Africa last
month.

Rukoro was
advised he would remain suspended for 90 days-
pending the finalisation of his case.

Rukoro reportedly struck Chiyangwa during a heated
discussion at the football body’s annual general
meeting held in Johannesburg.

“…the Committee received reports suggesting gross
misconduct in relation to your reported attack
on the president of COSAFA.

You are hereby called upon to submit your
representations to the Secretary-General of COSAFA,
in writing, on or before 30th April 2018 showing
cause as to why your case may not be referred to the
COSAFA Disciplinary Board for appropriate action.

In the interim and in view of the seriousness of the
matter, you are placed on suspension for a period of
90 days- pending the finalisation of the matter,” read part of the letter.