ZIFA Administrators Course Underway at ZIFA Village
The ZIFA Village is once again a hub of learning and progress as the ZIFA Administrators Course gets underway, bringing The post ZIFA Administrators Course Underway at ZIFA Village first appeared on Africa Top Sports.
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The ZIFA Village is once again a hub of learning and progress as the ZIFA Administrators Course gets underway, bringing together football leaders from across the country in a shared effort to strengthen the game from the inside out.
Facilitated by seasoned football administrator Archford Mamelodi, the course has attracted a diverse group of participants drawn from Zimbabwe’s regions and provinces. The cohort reflects the full spectrum of the local football ecosystem, with administrators working at elite and grassroots levels including clubs, academies, the Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe, development leagues and schools.
Among the notable participants are Rodwell Thabe, Chief Executive Officer of the Premier Soccer League, and Yvonne Manwa, former Chief Executive Officer of ZIFA. Their presence underlines the importance being placed on continuous learning and professional development at every level of the game.
The programme has been deliberately structured to go beyond theory, with a strong emphasis on practical engagement. Participants are working through a mix of individual and group assignments, designed to mirror real-world challenges faced by football administrators on a daily basis.
The sessions are highly interactive, encouraging the exchange of ideas, experiences and solutions that can be applied across different contexts within Zimbabwean football.
Speaking during the course, Mamelodi highlighted the significance of investing in administrative capacity as a foundation for long-term success. “This course is about more than just knowledge transfer,” he said.
“It is about shaping a new generation of football administrators who understand the game, who can plan effectively, and who can run organisations in a professional and sustainable way. When administrators are strong, the entire football structure benefits.”
The ZIFA Acting General Secretary, Norman Gwangwadza, echoed those sentiments, stressing that the development of capable administrators is central to the association’s broader vision for the game.
“We often focus on players and coaches, which is important, but strong administration is what holds everything together,” said Gwangwadza. “From grassroots football right up to the national teams, we need competent, ethical and forward-thinking administrators. This course is part of our commitment to building that capacity across the entire football pyramid.”
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