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Coronavirus: Rayon Sports fire Sarpong for insulting club boss

Rayon Sports have moved to terminate the contract of striker Michael Sarpong for allegedly for insulting club president Sadate Munyakazi owing to a salary standoff occasioned by the coronavirus.

According to the New Times, the 24-year-old was heard suggesting that Munyakazi does not fit the leadership of the club after they moved to deny them salaries for the month of March.

In a statement released on Wednesday, April 23, the club said: “Considering that no reason can justify your insulting and dishonourable behaviour, we are forced to terminate your contract.

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“The termination of working relationships on the field without notice or compensation is required and takes immediate effect.