Two former soccer players have each been jailed for 12 years each for dealing in dangerous drugs.
Tumai Matsika, also known as Abbas Amidu, who played for CAPS United and Kaizer Chiefs FC in South Africa, and Kudzai Mhlanga, also known as Reuben Mhlanga, who featured for Dynamos, were each sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment after appearing in court for sentencing on February 24, 2026.
The duo was convicted of dealing in dangerous drugs, namely dagga.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) hailed members of the public for their continued cooperation and support in the fight against crime.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that crime does not pay. This follows the arrest, conviction and sentencing of two former soccer players, Tumai Matsika (Abbas Amidu) and Kudzai (Reuben) Mhlanga for dealing in dangerous drugs (dagga).
“The two appeared in court on 24 February 2026 for sentencing and were each sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment.”
