Businessman Kuda Tagwirei has denied recent rumours suggesting he is interested in acquiring Kwekwe United Football Club, a newly-formed Premier Soccer League (PSL) team. Speculation had been growing within football circles that Tagwirei, who owns Sakunda Holdings, was looking to take over the Kwekwe-based club.
However, in an interview with Nehanda Radio, Tagwirei categorically rejected the rumours, stating, “Not true,” when asked about the claims.
Sakunda Holdings, under Tagwirei’s leadership, has been a prominent sponsor of several top football clubs in Zimbabwe, including Highlanders and Dynamos. While the sponsorship agreement, which ran from 2021 to 2023, has officially ended, Sakunda continues to provide ongoing financial support to both teams.
In other news, The ZIFA leadership has stated that they will refrain from engaging in debates about the eligibility of Councillors to vote for the next executive committee. Councillors have been criticized for contributing to the decline of Zimbabwean football due to allegations of corruption and electoral fraud. However, ZIFA has asserted that, legally, they are unable to intervene unless there is a formal case or conviction against any individual Councillor.
ZIFA board member Nyasha Sanyamandwe emphasized that while personal opinions about the Councillors may vary, the association cannot take action without legal grounds. “If no case or conviction is presented, we cannot take any action,” Sanyamandwe stated. He also mentioned that ZIFA’s statutes grant the Councillors independence and they will be sending their own delegates, leaving ZIFA unsure of the full list of participants.
Regarding the upcoming elections for the executive committee, ZIFA clarified that individuals currently holding positions within the association must step down before running for election. The elections are scheduled for January 25 at Rainbow Towers, with the deadline for submitting nominations set for December 11. Candidates will undergo an eligibility check before the final list is confirmed on December 23.
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