We’re unaware of Bruce Mwape’s misconduct – FA
By Daily Star Reporter
8/4/2023 2:26:50 PM
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has refuted claims in The Guardian Newspaper alleging that Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape rubbed player’s chest at World Cup.
In the said publication, it is said that the incident happened two days before Zambia’s victory over Costa Rica in their final match at the Women’s World Cup.
It is further reported that FIFA has confirmed receiving an official complaint about the alleged incident and that FAZ is believed to be aware of the incident.
FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga however stated that FAZ has not received any such complaint from any of the players or officials in the delegation that travelled to the World Cup.
Kamanga said it has therefore come as a surprise for the Association to hear of such alleged misconduct by the coach as reported in the said online publication.
“As a matter of fact, all the training sessions for the Copper Queens were filmed by the FAZ media team and offers no such footage as envisioned by The Guardian. Additionally, a FIFA film crew attached to the Zambian team at the World Cup was present at all training sessions,” he said.
“We however wish to reassure the public that FAZ maintains the highest standards of integrity and transparency and always demands unwavering ethical conduct of the players and officials on and off the field of play. We therefore would not hesitate to take disciplinary measures and act on any misconduct once we are in receipt of an official complaint or when presented with evidence pertaining to an alleged incident.”
This is contained in a statement issued to the Daily Star by FAZ Communications Manager Sydney Mungala.
In the said publication, it is said that the incident happened two days before Zambia’s victory over Costa Rica in their final match at the Women’s World Cup.
It is further reported that FIFA has confirmed receiving an official complaint about the alleged incident and that FAZ is believed to be aware of the incident.
FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga however stated that FAZ has not received any such complaint from any of the players or officials in the delegation that travelled to the World Cup.
Kamanga said it has therefore come as a surprise for the Association to hear of such alleged misconduct by the coach as reported in the said online publication.
“As a matter of fact, all the training sessions for the Copper Queens were filmed by the FAZ media team and offers no such footage as envisioned by The Guardian. Additionally, a FIFA film crew attached to the Zambian team at the World Cup was present at all training sessions,” he said.
“We however wish to reassure the public that FAZ maintains the highest standards of integrity and transparency and always demands unwavering ethical conduct of the players and officials on and off the field of play. We therefore would not hesitate to take disciplinary measures and act on any misconduct once we are in receipt of an official complaint or when presented with evidence pertaining to an alleged incident.”
This is contained in a statement issued to the Daily Star by FAZ Communications Manager Sydney Mungala.