FIFA bans soccer official for sexually harassing feminine referees

FIFA judges banned a male soccer official from Zimbabwe for 5 years on Thursday for sexually harassing feminine referees.

Obert Zhoya was discovered responsible of “abusing his position to sexually harass” three girls, FIFA stated in asserting the decision of its ethics committee. He was fined 20,000 Swiss francs ($20,300). Zhoya had been secretary normal of the Zimbabwe Football Association’s referees committee with affect over coaching match officers and appointing them to video games.

FIFA stated proof together with written statements from the ladies led to the fees towards Zhoya being confirmed. The allegations have been first reported in 2020.

The newest sexual abuse case for FIFA follows investigations and sanctions towards senior soccer officers in Afghanistan and Haiti. An investigation is ongoing in Gabon.