FIFA has provided financial and technical backing for a comprehensive women's football development framework spanning through 2028 in Zimbabwe, authorities announced during ceremonies in Harare. The initiative addresses structural gaps across youth academies, coaching certification programs, and competitive pathways under direction from the Zimbabwe Football Association.
Vice President Loveness Mukura credited nationwide consultations with educational institutions, regional administrators, and players for informing strategic priorities, including expanded talent identification and safeguarding protocols. FIFA technical specialist Thubelihle Sibanda emphasized establishing year-round competitions and scientific performance support for national squads across four age categories.
Development coordinator Ivy Mukahanana noted that fewer than 2,000 female athletes maintain active FIFA Connect registrations while only 13 women hold CAF coaching licenses, urging accelerated participation as implementation begins. Provincial league structures remain operational despite limited enrollment figures that organizers expect the roadmap to address systematically.
Vice President Loveness Mukura credited nationwide consultations with educational institutions, regional administrators, and players for informing strategic priorities, including expanded talent identification and safeguarding protocols. FIFA technical specialist Thubelihle Sibanda emphasized establishing year-round competitions and scientific performance support for national squads across four age categories.
Development coordinator Ivy Mukahanana noted that fewer than 2,000 female athletes maintain active FIFA Connect registrations while only 13 women hold CAF coaching licenses, urging accelerated participation as implementation begins. Provincial league structures remain operational despite limited enrollment figures that organizers expect the roadmap to address systematically.
