ZIFA begins distributing football equipment to schools across the country

May 8, 2024 Vaseline stjohnson 0

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has begun distributing football kits to schools across the country.

The program is partnered with FIFA and targets at least 100 schools per province.

The FA has already reached the communities of Mashonaland Central.

ZIFA said: “We are delighted to announce the resumption of the football equipment distribution initiative across the country, in partnership with FIFA.

“Under the esteemed auspices of FIFA, this impactful program has this week embarked on a major journey across Mashonaland Central province, and is set to reach the vibrant communities of Mazowe, Guruve, Mbire, Muzarabani, Mt. Darwin, Rushinga, Bindura and Shamva, where both primary and secondary schools will benefit.

“The FIFA program is designed to encourage mass participation in this beautiful sport in schools, with special attention to children aged 4 to 14 years. Beyond the pleasure of playing football, this initiative serves as a platform to impart essential life skills such as decision-making skills. creation, teamwork and interpersonal communication.

“ZIFA is proud to highlight the inclusive nature of this initiative, as all schools under the National Association of Primary School Principals (NAPH), National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASH), Association of Trust Schools (ATS ) and Zimbabwe Independent University Colleges Association (ZICA) are represented in this effort.

“This national effort aims to impact at least 100 schools in each province, with special emphasis on marginalized areas, thus adding 1,000 schools nationwide. Through this broad outreach, we aim to cultivate a culture of sportsmanship, camaraderie and personal development among the youth of Zimbabwe.”