Chiragwi Linked to CAPS United
- Southerton Business Times
- Oct 23
- 2 min read
Suspended Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Takesure Chiragwi has been linked with a potential move to CAPS United as the Harare giants fight to avoid relegation in the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season, sources close to both clubs and local media reports indicate.
Chiragwi, who was suspended by Ngezi following a widely circulated incident and faces disciplinary proceedings, is said to have held preliminary talks with CAPS United officials about a short-term appointment to stabilise the team while relegation threats are assessed. The approach comes as CAPS search for experienced leadership to arrest a run of poor results that have left the club perilously close to the drop zone.
Local reporting suggests the link emerged after CAPS officials quietly scouted available coaches following Chiragwi’s suspension. Ngezi’s disciplinary action may free him to negotiate with other clubs if the suspension is prolonged or a coaching ban is imposed. The possibility of a midseason switch has heightened debate over ethics, conduct, and the suitability of hiring a coach currently under investigation.
Ngezi suspended Chiragwi amid allegations related to an on-field incident which the club said it would investigate and which drew criticism from fans and league stakeholders. CAPS United declined immediate comment on transfer speculation, saying only that the club would not discuss “ongoing recruitment matters” while focused on upcoming fixtures.
Football governance experts warn that appointing a suspended coach raises reputational and regulatory questions. A sports lawyer in Harare noted that league rules and any association disciplinary findings could limit Chiragwi’s eligibility to coach in competitive matches.
Chiragwi has coached at multiple clubs in Zimbabwe’s top flight and earned a reputation for tactical acumen and player development, which explains CAPS United’s interest despite the recent controversy. CAPS, one of Zimbabwe’s historically successful clubs, have struggled this season, and recent results intensified pressure on the board to act. The Castle Lager PSL and club statutes require that any coaching appointment comply with ongoing disciplinary rulings and match-day licencing requirements.
Supporters are divided: some CAPS fans welcome an experienced coach who could deliver immediate results, while others question the message sent by bringing in a coach suspended for misconduct. Social media threads show a mixture of impatience for survival and calls for professionalism and player welfare.
“Appointing a coach currently under investigation risks short-term gain but long-term reputational damage.”
— Harare sports lawyer
CAPS United face a short window to decide whether to pursue Chiragwi amid ongoing investigations; league authorities may be asked to rule on his immediate eligibility.
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