Ex-Kaizer Chiefs attacker sentenced to 12 years in prison!
This former Kaizer Chiefs striker has been convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for dealing in drugs.
Former Kaizer Chiefs attacker Brian Abbas Amidu has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for dealing in drugs in Zimbabwe.
Amidu was not convicted and sentenced alone, but also with his accomplice and former Dynamos star Kudzai Mhlanga.
According to Zimbabwe Republic Police, Amidu and Mhlanga were arrested in June 2025.
This after they were found in possession of over 750kg of dagga and other undisclosed dangerous drugs with no legal paperwork.
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EX-KAIZER CHIEFS STRIKER SENTENCED TO 12 IN JAIL
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reiterates that crime does not pay. This follows the arrest, conviction, and sentencing of two former soccer players, Tumai Matsika (Abbas Amidu) and Kudzai (Reuben) Mhlanga, for dealing in dangerous drugs (dagga),” reads part of the statement.
“The two appeared in court on 24th February 2026 for sentencing and were each sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment.
“The ZRP applauds members of the public for their continued cooperation and support in the fight against crime, saying community involvement remains critical in combating drug-related offences. The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that crime does not pay.”
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WHO IS BRIAN AMIDU?
Brian Amidu was born and bred in Zimbabwe on 21 May 1990, and started playing professional football in 2011.
He played for Black Mambas in 2011 before joining Kaizer Chiefs in 2012 but his stay was marred by injuries.
Amidu was then sold to Black Leopards six months into his contract as Amakhosi felt he couldn’t give them what they had expected of him.
He also featured seven times for the Zimbabwe national team and scored a single goal during his playing days.