An Epworth social soccer supporter, who punched the winning
team’s coach to death for not scoring more goals, has been jailed for 36 months
after he was convicted of culpable homicide.
Maxwell Munemo (29), who was initially charged with murder
will, however, serve 24 months effective jail time after magistrate, Lucy
Mungwari suspended 12 months on condition of good behaviour.
In passing sentence, Mungwari ruled that there was no doubt
that Munemo committed the offence under the influence of alcohol and he showed
remorse.
She further said a custodial sentence was perfect to deter
other would-be offenders that violence does not pay.
According to the State, on June 12 around 4pm at Chizungu
Primary School grounds, two soccer teams, Epworth City and Zaoga Epworth met
for a social soccer match.
Munemo was a supporter of Epworth City and his team won the
game by three goals to nil. Munemo was not happy with the scoreline and
anticipated more goals for his team.
The court heard that Munemo then approached an Epworth City
striker, Lloyd Nota and started accusing him of being selfish, hindering the
team to score more goals.
A scuffle ensued between Munemo and Nota. Other players
intervened and stopped the scuffle.
Afterwards, Munemo approached Epworth City coach, Clever
Muzadzi and ordered him to instruct his players to play a more passing game.
Muzadzi warned Munemo that he should not teach him how to go about his business
and the pair had a heated argument.
Players and supporters started dispersing, when the game
ended, Munemo approached Muzadzi again at the school gate.
Munemo told Muzadzi that one of the strikers, Nota, had
assaulted him. Muzadzi cautioned Munemo to leave him alone and this angered
him.
Munemo punched him on the throat and Muzadzi fell down
unconscious.
Muzadzi was rushed to the police, who referred him to
Harare Central Hospital.
Muzadzi was referred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals,
where he died on admission. newsday
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