Moffat Mungazi
Ray Bande
Senior Reporter
FORMER Young Warriors skipper – Tinashe Malunga – is vying for a position in the national football administration body.
Malunga’s football journey began at Chirowakamwe Primary School and Dangamvura High School in Mutare.
Born in Gweru, but raised in Dangamvura suburb, Malunga represented the Young Warriors, in both the Under-17 and Under-20 teams.
A distinguished academic, Malunga holds a Master of Law (LLM) in Banking and Finance Law from Queen Mary University in London.
He also obtained a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from University of South Africa in Pretoria.
Currently, Malunga is pursuing a Global Master’s degree in International Sports Law. During his formative years in Dangamvura, Malunga’s impressive performances on the pitch, combined with his exemplary discipline, earned him the prestigious role of first-team school captain at Chirowakamwe Primary School from Grade Five to Grade Seven. Notably, he was also a member of CPMZ Juniors during this period.
As he progressed to secondary school, Malunga became an integral part of the Dangamvura High School soccer team from Form One onwards.
Malunga’s impressive football career is marked by notable achievements.
He captained the Manicaland Under-13 team from 1999 to 2000, and was named player of the tournament at the Peter Ndlovu Tournament in 2002. He further honed his skills at the renowned Agatha Sheneti Soccer Academy in Harare, which he captained from 2003 to 2005.
Regarding his professional aspirations, Malunga said: “My objective is to add value to the domestic and international sports fraternity as an effective legal advisor and administrator,” he said, attributing this goal to his academic background, having earned a Bachelor of Law degree and a Master of Law in Banking and Finance Law.
Additionally, Malunga’s experience as a professional footballer and captain of Zimbabwe’s Under-17 and Under-20 national teams has equipped him with valuable insights.
“I possess a wealth of experience and knowledge about the operations, corporate governance, and best practices of financial and corporate institutions, with a focus on legal, operational, credit, and compliance aspects,” he said.
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee acting as the ZIFA Electoral Committee in accordance with Article 85(9) announced the names of all the candidates who have met the eligibility criteria stipulated in the ZIFA Statutes.
The presidential candidates are Marshall Gore, Philemon Machana, Nqobile Magwizi, Martin Kweza, Twine Phiri and Makwinji Soma-Phiri.
The vice-president candidates include Mavis Gumbo, Patience Mutumwa, Winnet Murota, Joyce Kapota, Loveness Mukura, Kennedy Ndebele, Omega Sibanda, Peter Dube, Omega Sibanda, Francis Nyamutsamba, Simbarashe Takava and Peter Dube.
Election candidates for the ordinary members of the board include Gilbert Saika, Sharif Mussa Umerjee, Thomas Marambanyika, Nicholas Munyonga, Tavengwa Hara, Xolisani Gwesela, Bhekhimpilo Nyoni, Vincent Chawonza, Sween Mushonga, Lewis Muzhara, Morden Ngwenya, Jerrymike Gumbo, Alice Zeure, Alois Bunjira, Morgen Dube, Sabela Maposa, Edward Mutukwa, Tizirayi Luphahla, Sibekikwe Ndlovu, Tafadzwa Benza, Cecilia Gambe, Kudzai Kadzombe, Sunday Chidzambwa, Walter Musanhu, Desmond Ali, Simbarashe Ndoro, Makwinje Phiri Francis Nyamutsamba, Davison Muchena, Brighton Ushendibaba, Edmore Chivero, Terence T Malunga, Harlington Shereni, Cuthbert Chitima, Norman Matemera and Beaullar Msarah.
