Nqobile Magwizi Elected ZIFA President in Harare.
HARARE, Zimbabwe—Nqobile Magwizi has been elected as the new president of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). The much-anticipated election took place in Harare this afternoon. 77 councillors voted.
Magwizi, a Harare businessman, becomes the first ZIFA president since the dissolution of the Felton Kamambo-led executive in November 2021. Zimbabwe has been under FIFA suspension and administration since June 2023.
Magwizi was the clear favorite going into the election. He won 80 percent of the vote. Phillemon Machana came in a distant second, followed by Twine Phiri. Marshall Gore and Makwinji Phiri failed to secure any votes.
Martin Kweza, one of the front-runners, withdrew his candidacy just before the election due to personal reasons.
Loveness Mukura and Kenny Ndebele will serve as Magwizi's deputies. In their race, they outperformed more experienced contestants.
Alice Zeure, Tafadzwa Benza, Davison Muchena, Thomas Marambanyika, Brighton Ushendibaba, and Kudzai Kadzombe filled six slots on the board. They emerged victorious from a competitive field of 39 candidates.
HARARE, Zimbabwe—Nqobile Magwizi has been elected as the new president of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). The much-anticipated election took place in Harare this afternoon. 77 councillors voted.
Magwizi, a Harare businessman, becomes the first ZIFA president since the dissolution of the Felton Kamambo-led executive in November 2021. Zimbabwe has been under FIFA suspension and administration since June 2023.
Magwizi was the clear favorite going into the election. He won 80 percent of the vote. Phillemon Machana came in a distant second, followed by Twine Phiri. Marshall Gore and Makwinji Phiri failed to secure any votes.
Martin Kweza, one of the front-runners, withdrew his candidacy just before the election due to personal reasons.
Loveness Mukura and Kenny Ndebele will serve as Magwizi's deputies. In their race, they outperformed more experienced contestants.
Alice Zeure, Tafadzwa Benza, Davison Muchena, Thomas Marambanyika, Brighton Ushendibaba, and Kudzai Kadzombe filled six slots on the board. They emerged victorious from a competitive field of 39 candidates.
