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Dynamos FC Misses CAF Confederation Cup for Second Year Over Debt

From AllAfrica Zimbabwe · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dynamos FC has been excluded from the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup due to an outstanding debt issue, despite qualifying for the tournament.
  • The club's omission is reportedly linked to a FIFA complaint filed by former coach Saul Chaminuka over unpaid wages.
  • This marks the second consecutive year Dynamos will miss the competition, having withdrawn last season due to financial challenges.

Dynamos FC will not participate in the upcoming 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup after being removed from the list of registered clubs. This exclusion comes despite the team having earned their spot by winning the 2025 Chibuku Super Cup, and they were expected to represent Zimbabwe in Africa's second-tier inter-club competition.

The Glamour Boys' absence means they will miss Thursday's draw in Cairo, Egypt. Reports suggest that Dynamos' omission is connected to a complaint lodged with FIFA by former coach Saul Chaminuka regarding an alleged outstanding debt owed by the club. Dynamos has yet to issue an official statement to explain their exclusion from the continental tournament.

This marks the second consecutive season Dynamos, also known as DeMbare, will miss the CAF Confederation Cup. Last year, the Harare giants withdrew from the competition, citing financial difficulties and requesting to be excused from participating.

Meanwhile, Premier Soccer League champions Scottland FC have been confirmed by CAF as Zimbabwe's representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. Scottland FC will make their debut in Africa's premier club competition after securing the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title. The CAF inter-club competition draws are scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Cairo.

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Originally published by AllAfrica Zimbabwe in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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