CAPS midfielder in maintenance row
By Ivan Zhakata
HARARE – CAPS United midfielder Charles Mukanhairi has been hauled before the Harare Civil Court by his girlfriend demanding maintenance for their child.
Mukanhairi’s girlfriend Thelma Batsiao is claiming $250 for the upkeep of their two-year-old son.
She claimed the footballer has neglected his child since he was born.
Batsiao told magistrate Gamuchirai Siwardi that Mukanhairi earns a lot of money from playing soccer and is able to foot the bill.
“He is a soccer player for CAPS United and earns about $600 to $700 per match,” Batsiao said.
“He has a wife but the two have no children together. I am a hairdresser and realise $5 a day. The money I want will cater for rentals, food, medication and clothing for the child.”
Mukanhairi offered $40, saying he earns $300 per month.
“I earn $300 per month and sometimes we do not get paid because of the financial crisis our team is facing,” the footballer said.
“My wife is pregnant and I also take care of my extended family including my grandmother.”
Batsiao queried Mukanhairi’s income and kept on insisting that the footballer earns a lot of money.
Magistrate Siwardi ordered Batsiao to bring the midfielder’s proof of earnings before postponing the matter to today for continuation. Daily News
