Story by Mthokozisi Dube
Former football referee and CAF referees instructor, Sabelo Maphosa, who is vying for the ZIFA board member position is relishing to contribute her more than two decades football experience if given a chance to serve in the ZIFA board.
Maphosa believes she has what it takes to contribute to the growth of Zimbabwean football having been in the officiating trenches for more than 20 years.
“I started refereeing in 1986 and rose through the ranks to become match commissioner and now I am a CAF referees’ instructor. I have learnt a lot in football, hence I believe I can contribute to the development of the game,” he said.
Zimbabwean referees have been missing in action for international assignments something that Maphosa believes should be corrected.
“Our officials are not doing the right thing resulting in sponsors and teams suffering. We want an official who will maintain good football standards and rules not to be influenced by the brown envelope. Let us say the referees decision is final with good officiating. All this can be achieved if we start our curricular at NAPH and NASH where we say let’s have qualified officials. Charity begins at home.”
Six slots will be filled by six elected ZIFA board members.
