Chegutu Pirates face major problems playing football this season. The team recently lost its spot in the Premier League after struggling against tougher teams. They asked their local government for $6,000 to join the Northern Region Division One League. Unfortunately, the city council refused to pay these fees because it lacked money for sports funding.
The council sent a letter on February 28, 2025, explaining they couldn't afford the registration costs at the time. Their message came from Munyaradzi Sanangurai, the Community Service Officer, who acknowledged the team's efforts but delivered bad news. He explained that previous rules state the football club belongs directly to local citizens under their executive committee leadership.
The municipality decided earlier, through resolution OFC114/1 2024, that regular people from the area should completely manage the team without government money. This puts the Pirates at serious risk of missing the upcoming season unless they find cash elsewhere fast. Sanangurai suggested the team leaders look for local businesses or other partners who might sponsor their activities.
The council did offer slight hope by mentioning they might reconsider helping if their budget situation improves later. Despite turning down the immediate request, Sanangurai expressed appreciation for what the Pirates mean to fans. He closed his letter by saying officials hope to see the team succeed despite the financial hurdles they currently face.
The council sent a letter on February 28, 2025, explaining they couldn't afford the registration costs at the time. Their message came from Munyaradzi Sanangurai, the Community Service Officer, who acknowledged the team's efforts but delivered bad news. He explained that previous rules state the football club belongs directly to local citizens under their executive committee leadership.
The municipality decided earlier, through resolution OFC114/1 2024, that regular people from the area should completely manage the team without government money. This puts the Pirates at serious risk of missing the upcoming season unless they find cash elsewhere fast. Sanangurai suggested the team leaders look for local businesses or other partners who might sponsor their activities.
The council did offer slight hope by mentioning they might reconsider helping if their budget situation improves later. Despite turning down the immediate request, Sanangurai expressed appreciation for what the Pirates mean to fans. He closed his letter by saying officials hope to see the team succeed despite the financial hurdles they currently face.
