Manchester City Demand Apology From The BBC

The BBC has been put under pressure to apologise to Zimbabwean striker Benjani Mwaruwari. The BBC’s Inside Sport programme claimed that the striker could be banned from participating in football matches in England.

Benjani, who arrived from Portsmouth on transfer deadline day in January, was named as one of the players that maybe affected by the ban.

The programme disclosed that discussions were taking place on the option as to whether to ban all Zimbabwean athletes from competing in this country.

However sources have revealed that the government is actually deciding on whether to prevent the Zimbabwe cricket Team touring England. However there will not be a blanket ban on other athletes from the southern African country and no such proposal has ever been on the agenda.

As well as facing a ban the Zimbabwe Cricket team are facing an ICC inquiry into reports of corruption within the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.

Although a tough stance is been taken by the British government against the Mugabe regime. They are awaiting the outcomes of the general election in Zimbabwe before any final sanctions are implemented.

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport spokesperson said: “Our position has not changed and no decisions have been taken, though the matter of the cricket tours with Zimbabwe are under review.

“We are keeping in close contact with ECB on the matter. While there are currently no sporting sanctions on Zimbabwe, we should not let international sport become a propaganda tool for dictators.”

Manchester City Football Club issued a statement on the website regarding the status Benjani Mwaruwari: “This is the worst type of scare story which shows a lack of editorial integrity from the programme makers.

“Although we are pleased that the BBC have today been quickly distancing themselves from the claim regarding Benjani, it is important to make the position crystal clear regarding his ability to Live and work in the UK.

“The Player last month received a three-and-a-half-year work permit from the Home Office to play for Manchester City.

“We have been assured work permits are non-negotiable.

“The programme makers should apologise to the player immediately.”

SOURCE:

Manchester Evening News

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