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Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter
THIRTY women football coaches will attend a five day Fifa sponsored coaching course at the Zifa Village in Harare next week. The course, set to be conducted by Jacqueline Shipanga from Namibia, will run from May 11-15 with the Sport and Recreation Commission’s director general Charles Nhemachena expected to officially open the course on May 12.

The course is part of Fifa’s bid to elevate women football standards at a global level.

Coaches in possession of Level Four (4) or better among the targeted group of former national team players, practising coaches and teachers are set to benefit from the expertise to be imparted.

Zifa spokesperson Xolisani Gwesela, in a posting on the association’s official website, said the course would play an invaluable role towards developing women’s football

“We’re obviously elated by this initiative from the world football governing body. The course will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in the development of women’s football, we’re grateful to Fifa for funding this essential course,” he said

Zimbabwe Olympic Committee chief executive officer Anna Mguni will preside over the closing ceremony on the final day of the programme.

Among some of the participants set to attend the course are New Orleans coach and women football great Nomsa “Boyz” Moyo, Cowdray Park Queens’ player/assistant coach and former Mighty Warriors striker Ntombiyelanga “Tsola” Ndlovu and Judith Lunga of Inline Academy.

Participants

Ivy Garikai (Coach, Tenax FC), Judith Lunga (Coach, Inline Academy), Nomsa Moyo (Coach, New Orleans), Tsitsi Shiri, Choice Chinyama, Dorothy Mugari (Coach, Rhinos Queens), Locardia Mugavazi (Coach, ZRP Queens), Melody Mutasa (Coach, Mufakose Queens), Lilian Masase, Ruvimbo Mutyavaviri, Manyara Mandara, Rutendo Pote, Hazel Mwendazviuya (Coach, Aces Academy), Gladys Bobo (Coach, Swallows), Tarisai Shereni (Coach, Black Rhinos), Margret Phiri (Coach, Children’s home), Chipo Muvavarirwa (Coach, Masvingo), Siza Khoza, Viola Ndlovu, Spiwe Hlongwani, Annacoletta Mweneziko, Saliwe Chifamba, Fungai Kombo, Ntombiyelanga Ndlovu, Faith Chasi, Grace Chinyama, Kudakwashe Basopo, Patience Matsara, Rejoice Zhanje, Sandra Ngwenya.