President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Munhumutapa Cup valued at US$25 million.
It was launched today at the Celebration Centre in Harare.
The tournament, valued at US$25 million, will cover over five years, and is designed to bring together teams across all levels of the game in a spirit of inclusivity and national development.
Here are some of the nuggets from the President’s address:
Football is celebrated as a universal language that unites people across divides and fosters community cohesion.
The launch of the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup is described as a historic and defining moment in Zimbabwe’s football development.
The initiative introduces a groundbreaking structure to reshape the country’s soccer landscape over the next five years.
The Munhumutapa Cup is framed as a bridge between Zimbabwe’s rich history and its future, anchoring progress in national identity and values.
A US$5 million annual investment (US$25 million over five years) will create a cohesive football ecosystem, integrating men’s, women’s, junior, five‑aside, and beach soccer.
The programme emphasizes inclusivity, youth empowerment, and opportunities for women, ensuring no province or talent is left behind.
Collaboration with ministries, schools, and partners like UNFPA positions football as a tool for health awareness, gender equality, discipline, and national productivity.
Pathways for Under‑14 and Under‑16 leagues, alongside women’s football, ensure equal opportunities and structured development from grassroots to national teams.
The Munhumutapa Challenge Cup is declared officially launched, envisioned as a nation‑building instrument and lasting legacy for present and future generations.
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