Zimbabwe's women soccer players face another broken promise from officials. The Zimbabwe Football Association has not paid the Under-17 and Under-20 teams for their recent tournaments. Players still wait for camping money and tournament bonuses after competing last month. The Young Mighty Warriors played at the Cosafa tournament and lost during the semi-finals. The Under-20 team lost 2-1 against Rwanda and missed World Cup qualification.
Players feel angry and betrayed without any official explanation from Zifa. One anonymous player said she needs money to support her family and pay school fees. Many players spend weeks training for tournaments but return home with empty pockets. Club officials also express frustration with the association's treatment of women's soccer. They consider keeping players away from national team duties because of constant payment problems.
Zifa CEO Yvonne Manwa promised to comment about the unpaid allowances. She mentioned being busy with elections and upcoming matches as reasons for delays. Women's soccer continues declining after years of neglect from association leaders. The sport once dominated regional competitions but struggles with poor management. Players and clubs lose faith as financial promises remain unfulfilled.
Players feel angry and betrayed without any official explanation from Zifa. One anonymous player said she needs money to support her family and pay school fees. Many players spend weeks training for tournaments but return home with empty pockets. Club officials also express frustration with the association's treatment of women's soccer. They consider keeping players away from national team duties because of constant payment problems.
Zifa CEO Yvonne Manwa promised to comment about the unpaid allowances. She mentioned being busy with elections and upcoming matches as reasons for delays. Women's soccer continues declining after years of neglect from association leaders. The sport once dominated regional competitions but struggles with poor management. Players and clubs lose faith as financial promises remain unfulfilled.
