Sports Correspondent
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executive committee elections, scheduled for January 25, 2025, have hit a snag. Three presidential candidates, Martin Kweza, Philemon Machana, and Prophet Walter Magaya, face potential disqualification due to legal challenges.
Challenged Candidatures
Prophet Magaya, Kweza, and Machana’s nominations are under review by the Ethics Committee, which will announce successful candidates on December 23. The committee must carefully evaluate evidence and allegations, ensuring candidates meet ZIFA statutes.
Candidates in the Running
- Nqobile Magwizi: Businessman
- Philemon Machana: Former ZIFA executive committee member
- Prophet Walter Magaya: Presidential candidate
- Benjani Mwaruwari: Former Warriors captain
- Themba Msliwa: Former legislator
Ethics Committee’s Role
According to sports lawyer Allan Murimirwa, the Ethics Committee will assess evidence and make judgments based on ZIFA statutes. The committee’s decisions are binding, emphasizing its crucial role in ensuring candidate eligibility, independence, and integrity.
With the elections approaching, the outcome of the Ethics Committee’s review will shape Zimbabwean football’s future.