Story by Mthokozisi Dube
FORMER Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) vice president and seasoned administrator, Peter Dube, has set his sights on completing the task he left prematurely ten years ago.
Dube is one of the candidates vying for the ZIFA Vice Presidency.
Dube believes he has what it takes to contribute to the development of local football.
“I was at ZIFA 10 years back, and you know what happened. Now is the time for us to complete the task we left. We want to improve the football ecosystem where everyone feels part of the journey to transform Zimbabwean football,” Dube said.
“We are happy the secretariat has been put in place. We are not inventing anything new. Football has its governing statutes. What we need is to follow those principles and guidelines.
“We are confident with the available secretariat, we can bring back the lost glamour in our game.”
Meanwhile, former footballers have added their voice on the impending ZIFA polls.
South Africa-based former Highlanders Defender, Alexander Maseko who has been at the forefront of assisting Zimbabwean teams on assignment across the Limpopo, and CAPS United legend, Stanford ‘Stix’ Mutizwa said football should be the winner after the ZIFA elections.
“I have a message for the guys nominated for the ZIFA elections, they
should bring back the glory days, meaning the running of administration of football in Zimbabwe should improve. Let us prioritise junior football where all clubs become mandated to have junior policy. We need a transparent administration. Bring all stakeholders on board,” Maseko said.
“Our game has suffered a great deal, we should be closer to other countries in developing our game. Our hope and trust are now on the elected individuals. Let football be the winner, and we move forward,” Stix added his voice.
Former Dynamos striker, Makwinji Soma Phiri is the only former player challenging for the ZIFA presidency in a race which also has businessman, Nqobile Magwizi, former ZIFA board member Philemon Machana, ZIFA Northen Region chairperson Martin Kweza, former CAPS United boss Twine Phiri and United Kingdom-based football administrator Marshal Gore.
