Prophet Walter Magaya is being tipped for the coveted post, as he has done much for the football community. The famous religious leader and successful entrepreneur has made a significant impact on the football scene in recent years. His philanthropic efforts and unwavering support for local football have earned him widespread recognition and admiration.
Magaya has built a stadium in the country, in Waterfalls, which has the best facilities so far, although it is still under construction. He also runs a junior team, which shows his commitment to grassroots football. The owner of Simba Bhora, Simbarashe Ndoro, confirmed that Magaya helped him renovate his Wadzanai Stadium home ground, demonstrating his ability to deliver on his promises.
As the election days approach, Magaya must campaign, and former Warriors goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini has endorsed him. He says Magaya’s ability to lure Khama Billiat to join his Yadah side has proven that he has the ability to negotiate. He was in a race with giants like Dynamos, but he ended up getting the signature of the talisman.
His promise to revolutionize Zimbabwean football, improve infrastructure, and empower youth development resonates deeply with the football fraternity. Magaya has previously housed the Warriors at his Yadah Villah Hotel in Waterfall and has provided support to the team on several occasions. In 2017, he hosted the Warriors at his hotel, providing food, transport, and training facilities for their encounter against Liberia in the AFCON 2019 qualifiers.
However, the road to the presidency is not without its challenges. If Magaya decides to run for the post, he will face stiff competition from seasoned football administrators.
Under the Normalization Committee, the Warriors dropped from 33rd position to 38th position in Africa and now rank 129 in the World FIFA Rankings.
Zimbabwe’s football community is excited about the upcoming Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential elections. The Normalization Committee’s term has expired, and they will leave office on June 30th.
Led by Lincoln Mutasa, the committee failed miserably from the day they were appointed by FIFA following allegations that the government interfered with football affairs through the Sports Recreation Commission.
