Footballer left in tears by overzealous immigration officials
Published: 2013 February 16 09:58:57 (3646 Views)
Uneke Afamefuna Chukwunonso (25), the Nigerian footballer who came for trials at Dynamos Football Club wept in court after Harare magistrate acquitted him of contravening immigration laws.
Harare magistrate Ms Rebecca Takadii ruled that he had not breached the law since he had a valid visa into Zimbabwe.
“This is a genuine case of ignorance on law by the immigration department,” said Ms Takadii.
“The visa is still valid and failure to renew his permit is not a reason to arrest him. Instead they were supposed to ask him to pay a fine.
“He was arrested by overzealous immigration officers who thought there was a case against him.”
Earlier on and in his defence, Chukwunonso said he had come to Zimbabwe at the invitation of Dynamos Football Club.
“I am a professional soccer-player and was called into the country by Dynamos through an invitation letter.
“I have been in the country since September and Dynamos Football Club had promised a contract if they were interested in my performance after a week of assessment.”
- Herald
Harare magistrate Ms Rebecca Takadii ruled that he had not breached the law since he had a valid visa into Zimbabwe.
“This is a genuine case of ignorance on law by the immigration department,” said Ms Takadii.
“The visa is still valid and failure to renew his permit is not a reason to arrest him. Instead they were supposed to ask him to pay a fine.
“He was arrested by overzealous immigration officers who thought there was a case against him.”
Earlier on and in his defence, Chukwunonso said he had come to Zimbabwe at the invitation of Dynamos Football Club.
“I am a professional soccer-player and was called into the country by Dynamos through an invitation letter.
“I have been in the country since September and Dynamos Football Club had promised a contract if they were interested in my performance after a week of assessment.”
- Herald
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