The much anticipated Mayor’s Cheer Fund Challenge Soccer tournament has been tentatively set from February 21 to 23 with 8 teams set to compete in the football jamboree.
The eight teams include CAPS United, Dynamos, newly promoted Scottland, Herentals, Division One side Harare City, Simba Bhora, Yadah, and another Division One outfit Mwos.
City of Harare spokesperson Stanley Gama said the tournament is expected to be one of the biggest football fiestas ever witnessed in Harare.
The proceeds will go to charity.
“It’s going to be a unique tournament which will serve as a season opener to gauge the teams’ preparedness for the upcoming season.
More importantly, Mayor Cllr Jacob Mafume through his Cheer Fund wants to raise money for the needy.
“Besides the football, we will have a business exhibition around the venue – Rufaro Stadium where companies will occupy stands to market their products.
“In the stadium, we will have entertainment from musicians and popular DJs in the country.
“So the talent on display will not only be about football but other disciplines like music.
“We want to make it a massive family gathering,” said Gama who is also chairing the organising committee.
To make it more exciting, the City of Harare has invited Mwos based in Norton and Simba Bhora housed in Shamva.
Details of the tournament will be shared throughout until the tournament starts.
