By A Correspondent

Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda has cleared Dynamos Football Club founding member Bernard Marriott Lusengo of allegations of corruptly acquiring 51% shareholding in the club.

The magistrate ruled that the complainants didn’t qualify as former players according to the club’s 1963 Constitution, as none of them played for Dynamos during its formation.

Lusengo’s defense argued that the complainants weren’t entitled to shares, and he claimed to be the only surviving founder of the club. He also stated that the 1963 constitution was repealed and replaced with articles of association.

The State had accused Lusengo of declaring himself chairman and violating a High Court order that granted each founder 1% share. However, the court found insufficient evidence to prove fraud charges against Lusengo, leading to his acquittal.