Online Reporter
As the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) prepares for its Elective Congress, one name has emerged as a strong contender for the top job: Nqobile Magwizi.
A seasoned businessman with a proven track record of success, Magwizi’s candidacy has been met with widespread enthusiasm, with many believing that his business acumen could be just what ZIFA needs to take the sport to the next level.
Magwizi’s educational background is impressive, with a strong foundation in finance, business development, and project management. This expertise has been honed through his experience in the corporate world, where he has held various leadership positions. His current role as a board member of the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has also given him valuable insight into the world of sports administration.
Magwizi’s association with Sakunda Holdings as an Executive has also given him a unique insight into the world of football. In 2020, Sakunda Holdings signed a lucrative sponsorship deal with Dynamos, one of Zimbabwe’s biggest and most successful football clubs. The deal was seen as a major coup for Dynamos, and it marked a significant investment in Zimbabwean football by Sakunda Holdings.
Magwizi’s involvement in the deal was instrumental, and it demonstrated his ability to negotiate and secure major sponsorship deals. His experience in dealing with football clubs and stakeholders could be invaluable in the role of ZIFA president.
Sakunda Holdings has also been involved in a major sponsorship deal with Highlanders, another of Zimbabwe’s biggest and most successful football clubs. The deal was seen as a major boost for Highlanders, and it marked a further investment in Zimbabwean football by Sakunda Holdings.
Magwizi’s involvement in both deals has demonstrated his commitment to Zimbabwean football, and his ability to secure major sponsorship deals. His experience and expertise could be invaluable in the role of ZIFA president, and his association with Sakunda Holdings has given him a unique insight into the world of football.
“Magwizi’s business acumen and his experience in dealing with football clubs and stakeholders make him a strong contender for the top job,” said one Zimbabwean football analyst, Themba Siziba.
“His educational background in finance, business development, and project management has given him a solid foundation in the skills required to lead ZIFA. And his current role as a board member of the SRC has given him valuable insight into the world of sports administration.”
As the slective season at Zifa gets into full swing, Magwizi’s candidacy is gaining momentum. His business acumen, combined with his passion and commitment to football, make him a strong contender for the top job. And with ZIFA facing a range of challenges, from financial instability to poor governance, Magwizi’s experience and expertise could be just what the organization needs to get back on track.
“Magwizi is the perfect candidate to take ZIFA to the next level,” said a Zimbabwean football fan, Marshall Mahlangu.
“He has the business acumen, the passion, and the commitment to football to make a real difference. I believe that he is the right person to lead ZIFA and take our football to the next level.”
