adminBruce Chikuni
UNLIKE many local footballers who prefer to keep their religion anonymous, CAPS United’s veteran midfielder, Devon Chafa, is not ashamed to disclose that he is a proud member of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzinomwe.
And it’s no coincidence that he has made a bald head his trademark.
Chafa grew up going to the Methodist Church, but everything changed when he met coach, Calisto Pasuwa, in 2009 during their time at the now defunct Kiglon.
That was also the start of their union spiritually and physically as they went on to join Dynamos and claimed four consecutive league titles.
Chafa conceded that Pasuwa turned him into a “Madzibaba”.
“As a young boy, my mother used to take me to the Methodist Church and that was like our family church.
“When I joined Kiglon, coach Pasuwa used to take me to Johanne Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzinomwe until I decided to become a full member.
“And, it wasn’t an easy transition, but Pasuwa made me realise that there was nothing to be ashamed of,” said Chafa.
A lot of PSL players turn to apostolic church sects for “muteuro”, but they don’t openly admit it.
He also said being a “Madzibaba” had helped him become an injury free player.
“God has helped me to stay injury free in my career in such a contact sport considering that I play as a defensive midfielder where most dirty work takes place.
“However, being a “Madzibaba” comes with a cost. There are many negative narratives and it takes great courage to stay in your lane.
“As long as my family is happy, I have nothing to worry about because in everything that we are doing, the idea is to try our best to keep our loved ones safe.”
Chafa has also earned himself legendary status by winning seven league titles with three different teams, Dynamos, CAPS United and FC Platinum.
Online Reporter