Once hailed as a promising striker gracing the fields of Soweto, former Kaizer Chiefs forward Brian Abbas Amidu now finds himself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The 35-year-old Zimbabwean footballer, whose career once shimmered with potential, was recently arrested in Kwekwe on serious allegations of drug trafficking.
🚨 A Shocking Turn of Events
Earlier this week, authorities intercepted a vehicle along the Kwekwe-Kadoma Highway. Inside, they discovered 75 tightly packed black plastic bags filled with dagga. The man behind the wheel? None other than Amidu, whose name once echoed through stadiums across southern Africa. He was promptly taken into custody and now awaits a bail hearing.
âš˝ A Career That Promised More
Amidu burst onto the South African football scene in 2012 when Kaizer Chiefs signed him from Black Mambas FC. Though his stint at Naturena was brief—just three months—it was enough to leave an impression. He later joined Black Leopards FC, where he spent three solid years before embarking on a journeyman career across Africa and the Middle East. He hung up his boots in 2020, having earned seven caps for the Zimbabwean national team.
đź“ś Confusion Over Identity
Adding a twist to the unfolding drama is a discrepancy in Amidu’s age. Police records list him as 29, yet simple math suggests otherwise. When he joined Chiefs in 2012, he was 21—making him at least 34 today. Whether it’s a clerical error or something more deliberate remains unclear.
🗣️ Echoes from the Past
Back in 2012, Amidu spoke with pride about joining one of Africa’s most iconic clubs. “I am delighted to have signed with Chiefs,” he said in an official statement. “It is without a doubt one of the biggest Clubs on the continent and I am delighted to be part of such a respected sporting brand.”
Now, years later, the headlines tell a very different story. From stadium lights to flashing sirens, Amidu’s journey serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly fortunes can change.