Terrence Mawawa

ZIFA is relishing the better times that lie ahead its development projects following recent revelations by FIFA that the world football governing chiefs have substantially increased their investment into member associations through the FIFA Forward programme.

FIFA recently demonstrated willingness to see the growth of the game across the globe by raising its financial injection into the development project of various associations through the Forward programme from which countries such as Zimbabwe will get over $1.25 million annually.

In a statement on its website, FIFA announced the news of the increased investment into the game, a move that has been gladly welcomed by ZIFA finance director Philemon Machana.

“We are significantly increasing our financial support for member associations and football development to 5 million USD per four-year cycle for each member association from 1.6 million USD per cycle.

“This means each association has access to 750,000 US dollars per year for football projects such as pitches, competitions and women’s football.

” Every association will also receive up to 500,000 US dollars per year for running costs in areas including administration and governance.

We are increasing our financial support for the six confederations so that they can do more to develop football in their regions,” said FIFA in a statement.