Ndiraya’s calculated gamble on Mabhunu highlights Chicken Inn’s thin margins — and a looming contract call

Chicken Inn coach Tonderai Ndiraya has defended the decision to keep defender Itai Mabhunu on the pitch despite an injury, framing it as a game-management choice rather than recklessness. The episode now intersects with a bigger storyline: Mabhunu’s deal has expired, leaving the club balancing short-term results with long-term squad planning.