Zimbabwean football star accused of faking injury to spend time with girlfriend

In a surprising turn of events, Zimbabwean footballer Tymon Machope has been sidelined by his club, Scotland FC, amid allegations that he faked an injury to spend time with his girlfriend.

Machope, who also plays for the Zimbabwe national team, missed a recent 1-1 draw against Highlanders after claiming he was injured. But a follow-up medical review by the club found no evidence of any physical condition, raising serious questions about the validity of his excuse.

The club has taken disciplinary action by benching Machope, although an official statement is yet to be issued. The incident has since sparked widespread debate on social media—while some users joked about the matter, others condemned the player for what they called unprofessional behavior.

With fans calling for stricter disciplinary measures, the club now faces pressure to address the matter publicly and preserve team discipline.