By A Correspondent| Former Norton legislator Sabhuku Temba Mliswa has emerged as a front-runner for the much-coveted Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Presidency.

Before, controversial prophet Walter Magaya was being tipped to assume the job but was technically knocked out after the ZIFA assembly passed a resolution which makes 5 Ordinary Level passes mandatory for any aspirant.

Now Mliswa has emerged as the front runner and has received endorsement even from reputable people including top economist Professor Gift Mugano, former City of Harare Mayor Ben Manyenyeni among others.

“Folks, let us unite & support @TembaMliswa for @online_zifa Presidency – he has all the credentials which are required to turn around our beautiful game! Kana mukoma Temba vakapinda mutambo wenhabvu unonga yadirwa HUCHI,” said Prof Mugano.

“Endorsement for Temba Mliswa as ZIFA Presidential Candidate It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Temba Mliswa as a candidate for the presidency of the Zimbabwe Football Association @online_zifa His leadership, passion for sports development, and proven track record in both public service and sports administration makes him an ideal candidate to lead Zimbabwean football into a new era of excellence,” said LEAD President Linda Masarira.

In his response, Mliswa has accepted the endorsement saying: “I appreciate very much the public statements endorsing my candidature for the ZIFA post by Former Harare Mayor Ben Manyenyeni and my dear sister Linda Masarira. It’s gratifying to have people who realise and recognise one’s ability in certain areas.”