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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 30994, member: 636"] Zimbabwe soccer just became super exciting with ZIFA starting a cool national contest yesterday. They want anyone creative to make fresh brands and team uniforms that show what Zimbabwe stands for. This big project, called "Warrior Pride: Brand Design Battle," will last six weeks. ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi announced it from Harare. Whoever creates the best design wins three thousand US dollars. The winner also gets a free trip to Morocco to see the Warriors play Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Expert judges will pick the best designs. Then, fans can vote for their favorite among the top four through social media. Magwizi says this puts creative power directly into Zimbabwean hands. He invites graphic designers, artists, soccer fans, and creative people across the country to help shape what national teams look like. He believes this chance lets everyone design something that truly shows Zimbabwe's spirit, toughness, and unity in soccer. The contest welcomes many different people—graphic designers, artists, soccer fans, young Zimbabweans, social media creators, ad agencies, and anyone with talent. Participants need to submit a brand name with a logo design plus what inspired it. They must create three jersey designs—a yellow home uniform, a green away uniform, and a white alternative uniform—using Zimbabwe flag colors. Creators should also include extras like caps and shirts. Everyone has until May 15 to send their ideas. The judging team features famous academic Christopher Sachikonye plus industry experts like Sapi Bachi, Brett van Rooyen, Ebenezer Ayisa, Danayi Madondo, Carl Joshua Ncube, and soccer union president Desmond Maringwa. Magwizi explained that this goes beyond just a simple contest. It aims to bring all Zimbabweans together behind their national teams. He called it a celebration of national pride, creativity, and passion for soccer. He hopes the hashtags #WarriorPride and #ZimKitChallenge will unite people through design and sports. The countdown has officially started. The winning designs might appear when Zimbabwe plays at AFCON 2025 in Morocco this December. ZIFA plans to keep the brand for many years but change team uniforms annually. Different age groups, like Under-17 teams, will eventually need their uniforms. The association also looks toward preparing for the 2028 Olympics with distinct kits for those teams. Since their election in January, the ZIFA leadership team has created several projects. These aim to make national soccer look more professional and increase its commercial value. Magwizi wants everyone to be excited about submitting designs and becoming part of history. [/QUOTE]

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