Sports Correspondent
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee, acting as the ZIFA Electoral Committee in line with Article 85(9), has announced the list of candidates who have met the eligibility criteria as outlined in the ZIFA Statutes for 2024. The successful candidates are as follows:
Presidential Candidates:
Marshall Gore
Philemon Machana
Nqobile Magwizi
Martin Kweza
Twine Phiri
Makwinje Phiri
Vice President Candidates:
Mavis Gumbo
Patience Mutumwa
Winnet Murota
Joyce R Kapota
Loveness Mukura
Kennedy Ndebele
Omega Sibanda
Peter Dube
Francis Nyamutsamba
Simbarashe J Takavada
Makwinje Phiri
Ordinary Members:
Gilbert Saika
Sharif Mussa Umerjee
Thomas Marambanyika
Nicholas Munyonga
Tavengwa Hara
Xolisani Gwesela
Bhekhimpilo Nyoni
Vincent Chawonza
Sween Mushonga
Lewis Muzhara
Morden Ngwenya
Jerrymike Gumbo
Alice Zeure
Alois Bunjira
Morgen Dube
Sabelo Maphosa
Edward Mutukwa
Tizirayi Luphahla
Sibekiwe Ndlovu
Tafadzwa Benza
Andrew Tapela
Tatenda C Mtungwazi
Cecilia Gambwe
Kudzai Kadzombe
Sunday Chidzambwa
Walter Musanhu
Desmond Ali
Simbarashe Ndoro
Makwinje Phiri
Francis Nyamutsamba
Davison Muchena
Brighton Ushendibaba
Edmore Chivero
Terence T Malunga
Harlington Shereni
Cuthbert C Chitima
Norman Matemera
Gilbert Chiminya
Beaullar Msarah
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee has expressed gratitude to all candidates who responded to their invitation and acknowledged the efforts made by those participating in the election process.
In the meantime, the script for the highly anticipated ZIFA elections took an unexpected turn as news broke that the Electoral Committee’s decision to disqualify four prominent candidates from the presidential race could face a legal challenge.
The candidates—former legislator Themba Mliswa, businessman Farai Jere, football executive Walter Magaya, and former national team captain Benjani Mwaruwari—were all barred from contesting after failing to meet the strict eligibility criteria set by the new ZIFA statutes. A statement from the ZIFA Normalisation Committee confirmed that these four would not be part of the race moving forward.
This development is expected to generate further legal debate, potentially adding another layer of complexity to the already closely watched elections.