Figo retired, FUZ gave the salute, and coaching is clearly where she is headed.
Recognition and retirement
Recognition and retirement
- Felistas Muzongondi, nicknamed Figo, received an honor from FUZ after she confirmed her playing chapter is finished.
- She posted about the award online on Monday, and she sounded grateful.
- She stepped away at 39, wrapping a long, decorated run in Zimbabwe's women's game.
- Her top national moment came when Zimbabwe reached the Olympics in Rio in 2016.
- She captured several league crowns for Queens from Black Rhinos, and she became a key pillar within that standard-setting side.
- She earned a reputation as a steady finisher in Zimbabwe's top women's competition.
- She finished on 34, and that figure kept her in top-scorer debates.
- In Mighty Warriors' duty, she delivered beyond headlines, helping push Zimbabwe into higher-tier territory.
- She served as captain in major moments, and she took part in Olympic qualification, plus qualifiers linked to the Nations Cup in Africa.
- She is transitioning to coaching as a full-time job after a season of balancing match minutes and coaching responsibilities.
- That split role hinted at her direction well ahead of the retirement announcement.
- In her farewell note, she pointed to Queens from Black Rhinos, plus support from the wider football scene.
- She thanked many people, including officials, fans, teammates, administrators, media, coaches, legends, and staff.
- She also credited the technical team, coaches tied to the Zimbabwe selection, coaches who had developed her, teammates on and off the field, her family, the Muzongondis, and Almighty God.
