In a surprising story from the world of football, Zimbabwean striker Tymon Machope is in hot water after reports claimed he faked an injury to spend time with his girlfriend.

Machope, who plays for Scottland FC and the Zimbabwe national team, was expected to play in a recent match against Highlanders. But he missed the game, telling the club he was injured. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

However, things took a turn when the club ran medical tests on him and found no signs of an injury. This raised questions among fans and the club’s officials.

As a result, Machope has reportedly been sidelined by the club, possibly as punishment for his actions. Fans on social media had mixed reactions. Some found it funny and said they could understand why he did it. Others, however, were not amused and said he disrespected the sport and should face consequences.

The incident has gone viral, drawing both laughs and criticism, and putting Machope under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.