Sports Correspondent

Harare giants Dynamos’ preparations for Sunday’s Chibuku Super Cup semi-final against Manica Diamonds have hit a snag after players refused to train, citing unpaid winning bonuses and signing-on fees.

The defending champions, under Lloyd ‘MaBlanyo’ Chigove, are scheduled to host Manica Diamonds at Rufaro Stadium, but their focus has been disrupted by financial grievances. Players arrived at Alex Sports Club for the training session but declined to participate.

A Dynamos player, speaking anonymously to Soccer24, revealed that the team has not received winning bonuses since the start of the second half of the season. Additionally, some players are still awaiting signing-on fees.

“We haven’t been paid any winning bonuses since the second half started, and some of us are still owed signing-on fees,” the player explained. “That’s why we decided not to train today.”

This boycott comes at a critical time, with Dynamos facing a crucial semi-final match.

The Chibuku Super Cup’s other semi-final pits Ngezi Platinum Stars against Simba Bhora at the Baobab Stadium. Dynamos’ absence of focus may give their opponents an advantage, potentially jeopardizing their title defense.