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Nkosilathi Sibanda
THE office of Highlanders’ secretary general is ought to be filled by a candidate who understands how to run a modern day football institution as a business entity and one who holds high standing educational qualifications.
Nkululeko Ndlovu, who aspires to be voted for the post in the forthcoming club’s elections is of the opinion that club members should settle for a candidate of his calibre.
He enters the race to win over other aspirants Israel Moyo and Siphatho Ncube. Buoyed by his business administration background Ndlovu appears confident to land the post as he declared that Bosso has to adjust to present day principles.
Presenting his election manifesto on Wednesday, Ndlovu said he aspires to take charge at Number 50 Robert Mugabe Way offices to bring a new dimension into football administration.
“The Highlanders football club institution must reform. This is the time for bona fide club members to cast their vote for the secretary general to a person who has the qualities and qualifications that elevate the club.
“It is high time we change the system and bring in people with skills and experience in administration. I believe that I stand a chance to deliver to the club because I have the expertise. Let us turn the club into a viable entity that would be able to attract investment and grow its brand,” he said.
Ndlovu, who is also a renowned business consultant said once voted into office, his immediate plan is to forge synergies with the corporate world.
“It is a case of turning Bosso’s football brand into a trademark that business corporate would want to work with. And how do we do that? Simple, we have to rebrand and create relationships with those who associate with our team.
“My approach is to bring a new style of leadership, a business oriented mode. I would want to work as a servant-leader. Forging relationships with the corporate world would help in creating a corporate brand to Highlanders.”
He spoke well of his intentions of making sure that Bosso has to relook how it manages its properties.
The Bulawayo giants boast of owning the clubhouse, office and the player lodgings at Luveve suburb.
“My drive is to re-organise and re-think. The club has properties that were run into a derelict state. If you look at the clubhouse now, it does not in any way resemble a brand as big as Highlanders. Why not engage partners and renovate? The grounds at the facility can generate income to the club and save our coffers. Instead of hiring other stadia for trainings, those few grounds at the clubhouse can be utilised for the same purpose. This is the time to re-think and run the club profitably. My mantra is to think in other terms and everyone at Highlanders knows that what I am talking about is possible,” Ndlovu said.
The office hopeful has had a campaign interaction with voters in Bosso’s Victoria Falls chapter and also stretched his crusade to Beitbridge, Filabusi and in some areas in Bulawayo. “I have the confidence of the people. Those that I have talked with are cognisant of the idea for change at the club. I have received positive responses and it is encouraging.”
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