Story by Lawrence Trusida, Sports Editor
Premier Soccer League champions Simba Bhora are working round the clock to fulfil Confederation of African Football requirements to participate in the CAF Champions League next year.
The Shamva-based side dominated the just ended season and went on to be crowned champions for the first time.
The championship crown also meant they are going to represent Zimbabwe in the CAF Champions League.
However, to be able to play against other continental champions, they have to fulfil certain requirements.
Under CAF Club licencing requirements, every club that participates in the interclub competitions must have a women’s team or must be in partnership with a women’s side.
Simba Bhora vice-president Tonderai Ndoro revealed that they are already working on meeting that requirement.
“We already have plans to have a women’s side already we have decided that we are not going to buy a franchise, but we will develop a team starting from the grassroots until we get to the PSL. Other things are not yet decided but definitely we will have a women’s team next season,” he said.
The club will also be faced with venue challenges since Zimbabwe does not have a CAF approved stadium and will be hoping that works at the National Sports Stadium can be completed in time for their first match next year.
