05/08/2023
Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:26:13 GMT
Zambia Women's boss faces further s*xual misconduct allegations as he is 'accused of rubbing a player's chest at the World Cup', with FIFA continuing investigation
Zambia Women's boss Bruce Mwape is facing s*xual misconduct allegations Mwape is accused of rubbing his hands across a player's chest at the World Cup The 63-year-old is already being investigated over other worrying allegations
By Will Pickworth For Mailonline
Updated: 20:26 BST, 3 August 2023
Zambia Women's boss Bruce Mwape is reportedly being investigated by FIFA over fresh claims of s*xual misconduct.
Mail Sport reported last month how Mwape, who has been in charge of the women's side since 2018, is already being probed by FIFA over other s*xual misconduct allegations - although the coach denies all of these.
The African nation were eliminated from the World Cup at the group stage after two heavy defeats to Japan and Spain, although they ended their campaign with a memorable 3-1 win over Costa Rica on Monday - their first ever victory at the tournament.
However, according to The Guardian, Mwape has been accused of rubbing his hands over the chest of one of his players two days before that final match.
The report states FIFA confirmed it received an official complaint after several players witnessed Mwape acting inappropriately, as one source said: 'It's not appropriate for a coach to be touching a player's breasts'.
FIFA are investigating Zambia boss Bruce Mwape over fresh allegations of s*xual misconduct
He is already under investigation by FIFA for allegedly coercing players to have s*x with him
Those who saw the incident contemplated reporting it immediately but were fearful of the impact it could have on selection for their last game.
This meant that after their group stage campaign finished the incident was then reported to a FIFA delegate who was with the squad throughout the tournament.
It is understood Andrew Kamanga, the Football Association of Zam
