President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Munhumutapa Cup valued at US$25 million.<\/p>\n
It was launched today at the Celebration Centre in Harare.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Here are some of the nuggets from the President\u2019s address:<\/p>\n
Football is celebrated as a universal language that unites people across divides and fosters community cohesion.<\/p>\n
The launch of the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup is described as a historic and defining moment in Zimbabwe\u2019s football development.<\/p>\n
The initiative introduces a groundbreaking structure to reshape the country\u2019s soccer landscape over the next five years.<\/p>\n
The Munhumutapa Cup is framed as a bridge between Zimbabwe\u2019s rich history and its future, anchoring progress in national identity and values.<\/p>\n
A US$5 million annual investment (US$25 million over five years) will create a cohesive football ecosystem, integrating men\u2019s, women\u2019s, junior, five\u2011aside, and beach soccer.<\/p>\n
The programme emphasizes inclusivity, youth empowerment, and opportunities for women, ensuring no province or talent is left behind.<\/p>\n
Collaboration with ministries, schools, and partners like UNFPA positions football as a tool for health awareness, gender equality, discipline, and national productivity.<\/p>\n
Pathways for Under\u201114 and Under\u201116 leagues, alongside women\u2019s football, ensure equal opportunities and structured development from grassroots to national teams.<\/p>\n
The Munhumutapa Challenge Cup is declared officially launched, envisioned as a nation\u2011building instrument and lasting legacy for present and future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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