Farai Jere has written to the ZIFA Normalisation Committee seeking clarification on why his candidature was disqualified from contesting for the ZIFA presidential election scheduled for next month.

ZIFA yesterday announced the list of candidates vying for the president’s post minus Jere, Walter Magaya, Temba Mliswa, and former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari.

Jere, one of the heavyweights before the screening, wants the ZIFA Normalisation Committee to shed light on why they barred him from contesting in the election scheduled for 25 January 2025.

“I am writing to request clarification regarding the decision not to nominate me
for the Presidency of ZIFA. I learned about this decision through radio and television this evening,” read part of Jere’s letter to ZIFA on Monday.

“I wish to bring to your attention and
emphasize that earlier today, at
approximately 08:45 am. I submitted my birth certificate and the 2002 Government
Gazette reflecting my name change, which
was legally processed by Manasa and
Manasa Legal Practitioners.

“This was done to ensure all my nomination documentation is accurate and complete, as my Olevel and A level certificatessubmitted contain my former surname Mutimbo, whereas my University FirstDegree and Masters of Business
Administration transcripts contain the surname Jere.If this was not a factor in your decision-making, I believe it is essential to understand the reasons behind your decision.

“I hold high and esteemed offices and do not want my name to be sullied by misconceptions that I do not have 5 0
levels. I therefore kindly ask for a detailed explanation of the considerations that led
to this outcome. I would appreciate receiving this information at your earliest convenience, preferably before Christmas,”added Jere.

Mliswa and Magaya are reported to be also contesting the ZIFA Normalisation Committee decision to disqualify them from running for the ZIFA president’s position.