Dynamos FC have suspended head coach Genesis Mangombe with immediate effect pending investigations into a string of allegations, including claims that he forced players to bath in juju before matches and was involved in match-fixing.
In a suspension letter addressed to Mangombe, the club outlined several charges against Mangombe, ranging from insubordination to violations of Premier Soccer League regulations.
According to the club, the suspension follows concerns raised by players against the coach’s conduct.
“Your suspension is due to the following reasons: a. Insubordination – it is alleged that on Thursday 18 June 2026 at Glamis Arena you were summoned to attend a post-training technical meeting after the team’s training session.
“During the said meeting, you were advised of some of the allegations that had been made against you by the goalkeeper, Idrissou Nfor Finiar, who alleged that you are forcing players to bath in juju before games.
“Similar allegations had been previously raised against you by Christopher Netty, Dynamos senior players through their captain and Stanley Billiart, who also alleged that if a player refused to bath in juju as per your directive, they would not be allowed to play on matchday.
“You allegedly disrespected members of the Dynamos Executive Committee who were talking to you during that post-training technical meeting by challenging them, showing disregard of their authority,” reads part of the suspension letter.
The club also cited allegations of Mangombe’s involvement in match-fixing “where Dynamos FC would either lose games or at least draw matches (avoiding a win result)”.
Mangombe is also accused of repeatedly violating Castle Lager Premier Soccer League regulations by allegedly ignoring directives from the club’s Chief Security Officer, Fakero, regarding pre-match warm-up procedures.
“Willfully violating the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Rules and Regulations whereby you are alleged to have continuously violated a directive given to you by Mr Fakero, the Chief Security Officer, not to instruct the players to go round the entire pitch when doing their warm-up before the game.”
The club further alleges that Mangombe failed to submit mandatory post-match reports to management.
“Willful failure to submit post-match reports to the Club CEO after every game played by Dynamos FC. It is alleged that ever since you became head coach, you have to date only submitted about three reports in the twenty games played, bringing the sport of football and the name of Dynamos FC into disrepute.”
During the suspension period, Mangombe has been barred from attending training sessions, matches and all official club activities.
Mangombe returned to Dynamos in January after leaving Triangle United, having previously parted ways with the Glamour Boys in 2024.
Dynamos currently occupy sixth position on the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table with 30 points, 10 behind log leaders Scottland FC.
Meanwhile, NewZimbabwe.com understands that Mangombe has already established contact with Triangle United executives and could make a return to the Lowveld side.
Triangle are searching for a new coach following the resignation of Lloyd Chitembwe last week.
