Dynamos chairman Vincent Chawonza has dismissed reports linking club sponsors AfricaBet and ContiPay to the collection of gate takings, insisting the sponsors have no involvement in matchday revenue and are not seeking to take control of the club.
The outspoken club boss was responding to growing speculation that has dominated social media and football discussions in recent days following Dynamos’ lucrative sponsorship agreement with the betting company and financial services partner.
“Our sponsors are not collecting any gate takings,” said Chawonza.
“There is no truth in the claims that AfricaBet wants to take over Dynamos. The partnership is purely for sponsorship and supporting the club.”
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The controversy erupted after online discussions suggested there were divisions within the club’s leadership over the handling of sponsorship funds and matchday revenue.
Some social media posts also claimed the new sponsorship deal had caused tension within the executive, with allegations that certain officials were uncomfortable with the growing influence of the sponsors.
However, Chawonza moved to calm fears among supporters, saying the club remains stable and focused on rebuilding a competitive side capable of challenging for honours this season.
“Everything is under control at Dynamos and supporters should continue rallying behind the team,” he said.
The sponsorship agreement with AfricaBet has been widely viewed as one of the biggest commercial deals secured by Dynamos FC in recent years, with the partnership expected to improve player welfare, travel arrangements and club operations.
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