Scotland FC’s Premier Soccer League debut is rapidly spiralling into chaos. Despite marquee signings such as Khama Billiat and Walter Musona, along with a surge of online excitement, the Mabvuku-based club is now contending with internal issues that threaten to derail its on-field ambitions.
Club owner Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya, once hailed for injecting glamour and ambition into the team, is reportedly at the centre of growing unrest.
Sources close to the club allege that head coach Tonderai Ndiraya is under constant pressure to field players favoured by the executive, even when it undermines his tactical decisions.
Tensions escalated following a loss to Ngezi Platinum, after which Sakupwanya publicly criticised the team, further damaging morale.
In a comment that further soured the atmosphere, Sakupwanya reportedly compared the PSL side unfavourably to his lower division team, stating, “Maybe I gave the wrong team the name Scottland.” Rather than motivating the squad, the remark is said to have deepened existing divisions.
Administrative concerns have added to the unrest, including issues surrounding player contracts and transfers. One such case involves goalkeeper Tymon Mvula’s stalled loan move to Yadah, which remains unresolved. Internally, there are allegations of forged contracts and financial mismanagement.
Reports suggest some players signed only a single copy of their contracts, while altered versions were allegedly submitted to justify inflated salaries. With monthly wage obligations nearing US$120,000, insiders fear the club is unknowingly bleeding funds.
Visible cracks have already started to appear. Veteran media officer Thulani Sibanda abruptly resigned, reportedly without informing the executive team, news that emerged on social media. With speculation mounting around further staff departures and doubts over Ndiraya’s job security, Scottland FC’s season now hangs in the balance.
Unless leadership challenges are addressed and internal trust is restored, the club’s dream of PSL success may remain just that – a dream, driven by social media hype but derailed by dysfunction in the boardroom.
