Walter Magaya, Benjani Mwaruwari And Themba Mliswa Eliminated From The ZIFA Presidential Race

Walter Magaya, Benjani Mwaruwari And Themba Mliswa Eliminated From The ZIFA Presidential Race

Renowned football officials Walter Magaya, Themba Mliswa, Farai Jere, and ex-Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari have been ineligible for the upcoming ZIFA elections. The decision follows an integrity review conducted by the Ethics Committee.

The updated list of candidates competing for leadership roles in the ZIFA elections, set for January 25, was revealed this Monday after a two-week vetting process.

Notable Figures Fail Integrity Test

Among the excluded names is outspoken politician Temba Mliswa, who failed to meet the eligibility criteria established under ZIFA’s statutes. The governing body’s regulations stipulate that candidates must be free from any ongoing civil, criminal, or disciplinary investigations.

Some stakeholders raised concerns about Jere, Walter Magaya, and Themba Mliswa, prompting ZIFA and the Sports and Recreation Committee (SRC) to examine their eligibility. Despite similar challenges, football administrators Philemon Machana and Michael Kweza cleared the hurdles and remained on the ballot.

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Walter Magaya, Benjani Mwaruwari and Themba Mliswa-Image Source@X
The Ethics Committee’s verdict, issued in line with Article 85(9) of the ZIFA Statutes, disqualified the candidates for not fulfilling the stipulated requirements. This decision narrows the field of contenders for the ZIFA presidency, leaving candidates such as Nqobile Magwizi, Marshall Gore, Philemon Machana, Twine Phiri, and Martin Kweza in the running.

Notable Names Still in Contention

Sports journalist Francis Nyamutsamba will compete for the Vice Presidency and a committee member position. Former ZIFA spokesperson Xolisani Gwesela and ex-Harare Mayor Kudzai Kadzombe have also successfully passed the integrity assessments, paving the way for their candidacy.

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Complete List of Candidates

Presidential Candidates:

  • Marshall Gore
  • Philemon Machana
  • Nqobile Magwizi
  • Martin Kweza
  • Twine Phiri
  • Makwinje Phiri

Vice Presidential Candidates:

  • Mavis Gumbo
  • Patience Mutumwa
  • Winnet Murota
  • Joyce R. Kapota
  • Loveness Mukura
  • Kennedy Ndebele
  • Omega Sibanda
  • Peter Dube
  • Francis Nyamutsamba
  • Simbarashe J. Takava

Committee Members:

  • Gilbert Saika
  • Sharif Mussa Umerjee
  • Thomas Marambanyika
  • Nicholas Munyonga
  • Tavengwa Hara
  • Xolisani Gwesela
  • Bhekhimpilo Nyoni
  • Vincent Chawonza
  • Sween Mushonga
  • Lewis Muzhara
  • Morden Ngwenya
  • Jerrymike Gumbo
  • Alice Zeure
  • Alois Bunjaira
  • Morgen Dube
  • Sabela Maposa
  • Edward Mutukwa
  • Tizirayi Luphahla
  • Sibekikwe Ndlovu
  • Tafadzwa Benza
  • Cecilia Gambwe
  • Kudzai Kadzombe
  • Sunday Chidzambwa
  • Walter Musanhu
  • Desmond Ali
  • Simbarashe Ndoro
  • Makwinje Phiri
  • Francis Nyamutsamba
  • Davison Muchena
  • Brighton Ushendibaba
  • Edmore Chivero
  • Terence T. Malunga
  • Harlington Shereni
  • Cuthbert C. Chitima
  • Norman Matemera
  • Beaullar Msarah

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