Former Bandari goalkeeper Justine Ndikumana can afford a sigh of relief after the Tanzanian Premier League board rescinded its decision to fine him and lock him out of three matches.The board that runs the top flight had imposed a Tsh. 500,000 fine that is equivalent to Ksh. 27,000 on current exchange rates and a three-match ban on the goalkeeper.Ndikumana who plies his trade with Coastal Union had been accused of conducting himself in a manner which promotes sorcery in a league match against Kagera Sugar on January 21.##NAJAVA_MECA_7006673##The game was his first since joining the Tanga based club from the 2019 Football Federation Cup winners Bandari. Initially, the board on January 26, slapped the former Sofapaka goalkeeper with the fine and three-game ban after finding him guilty of the accusation. Burundian goalkeeper Justin Ndikumana confirms exit from BandariNdikumana’s co-accused was the club’s storeman Mathayo Francis who also had been barred from attending three league matches and was supposed to part with a million Tanzanian shillings in fine. However, the accused appealed the board’s decision in a bid to redeem their images and fortunately, managed to convince the panel that also reviewed footage from the game of their innocence. Ndikumana while reacting to the recent ruling from the board said he was satisfied to be off the hook after weeks of being perceived as a player who embraces sorcery. “It was such a weighty accusation given that my reputation was on the line. I am glad that the board gave our appeal a fair hearing and determination,” he told Mozzart Sport in a telephone interview. Homeboyz loanee Enock Masinza hoping to reunite with parent club in mid-season windowThe Burundian goalkeeper arrived in Kenya in 2018 when Sofapaka acquired his signature from St. Eloi Lumpopo.He played for the 2009 league champions for a season before joining Bandari.
