The Zimbabwe Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has rescued eight children who were abandoned by former Warriors’ midfielder Archford Gutu in Dubai.
Gutu, who took 17 players from his football academy to Dubai in March, promised the children that he had found interested teams, but instead squandered the money with his wife and accumulated a huge hotel bill.
Other players managed to return home and Gutu was left stranded with the eight players.
The children are now expected to leave Dubai for Harare.
“We want to thank our Embassy for rescuing the kids abandoned by Gutu.
“Gutu left the players and his family unceremoniously and disappeared to an unknown destination.
“At least there are now smiles on the faces of the kids as they are ready to leave for Harare,” said the source.
Gutu was reported to have given some of the players’ passports to hotel authorities after failing to settle the bills.
Gutu confirmed to H-Metro that he had fallen on hard times with the kids and begged parents and guardians of the children for an apology in a recorded audio. H Metro
Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has urged patience and composure after the club’s poor run… Read More
Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a major setback with two experienced players injured. Both Brandon Petersen… Read More
Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly set their sights on Nigeria international goalkeeper… Read More
Kaizer Chiefs’ preparations for the Soweto Derby were severely disrupted before kick-off, a reality that… Read More
Kaizer Chiefs registered a second successive victory in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages after… Read More
Across Africa, vehicle buyers and importers are discovering a new way to connect — through … Read More