FIFA could potentially compensate FC Platinum and Scottish Premiership side Hibernian FC following injury concerns involving their players during international duty with the Warriors.
Midfielder Junior Selemani picked up a knock on his leg during Zimbabwe’s final against Zambia on Tuesday and was subbed off in the second half just less than fifteen minutes after coming on as a half time sub.
Defender Munashe Garananga was forced off in the semi-final clash against Botswana on Saturday with an apparent hamstring injury.
At this stage, the full extent of the injuries remains unclear, and it is not yet certain whether either player will face a spell on the sidelines.
However, under FIFA’s Club Protection Programme, clubs may be entitled to financial compensation if a player suffers an injury while representing their national team.
Should Selemani or Garananga be ruled out for at least four weeks, FIFA could step in and provide compensation to FC Platinum and Hibernian FC for the duration of their absence.
The compensation amount is based on the player’s fixed salary, excluding bonuses or other variable pay.
The scheme is designed to ease the financial burden on clubs, particularly in cases where players are unavailable for extended periods due to injuries sustained on international duty.
For now, both clubs will be awaiting further medical assessments to determine the severity of the injuries and whether any compensation scenario will ultimately apply.
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