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Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter
A local funeral parlour, Falakhe, has revived its football club in Pumula North, Bulawayo, and will compete register a team in the Zifa Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Division Three League.

The return of Falakhe FC has charmed the local community, with the club’s catchment area set to stretch from Pumula North to Robert Sinyoka, Methodist Village and St Peter’s.

Alderman Ephraim Ncube said they’re pleased to have Falakhe back.

Ward 17 councillor Sikhululekike Moyo said: “We’re grateful for the development Falakhe has brought to our area by setting up a club for juniors to keep them busy and nurture talent. We hope one day these youngsters will excel beyond the league that they will play in. Our wish is that one day Bulawayo City FC will send its scouts to look for talent at Falakhe FC when games resume after the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Ward 27 councillor Siboniso Khumalo, who is also Bulawayo City FC board chairman, urged residents to support the team morally and physically and support the youngsters whenever they are playing.

“It’s good to see that Falakhe is giving back to the community through soccer.

Football isn’t a past time sport, but nowadays it gives employment. The challenge I’m giving to youngsters is that grab this opportunity and strive to reach greatness and earn a livelihood through soccer,” Khumalo said.

Former Warriors, Zimbabwe Saints and Dynamos striker Agent Sawu remains the greatest export from Pumula.

Besides Sawu, some of renowned footballers to emerge from Pumula North include former Highlanders midfielders Siza Khoza and Honour Gombami, the late Railstars and Njube Sundowns defender Johnston Shambarume.

Presently, Chicken Inn defender and Bosso junior product Guide Goddard as well as Bulawayo City FC captain Zibusiso Sibanda also hail from Pumula North. @ZililoR