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Fungai Muderere
UNITED Kingdom-based University of Zimbabwe trained school teacher Dumisani Ndlovu who is the brains behind the Dumisani Ndlovu Foundation Under-15 Schools Boys Football League, says funds permitting the league will grow to accommodate the girl child.
a�?This league can grow to accommodate the girl child. I am sponsoring it in my own capacity and funds permitting we can always have the girls section. I have to talk to one or two friends and we see what we can come up with,a�? said Ndlovu on the side lines of this yeara��s finals that were played at Gifford High last Saturday.
a�?As a foundation we believe in the mixture of education, sport and arts and in that regard I believe football can be our greatest weapon. Education is all about life skills and I wish I could do more for these youngsters,a�? added Ndlovu.
The hosts beat Mtshabezi High 4-1 after a penalty shootout to clinch the first prize of the contest which included a trophy and a playing kit.
The final match had ended one all in regulation time.
Gifford and Mtshabezi were meeting in the final of the Dumisani Ndlovu Foundation Under-15 Schools Football League for the second consecutive year after they finished in the top two.
Mtshabezi took top spot with 13 points secured from four wins out of the six matches they played with one draw and a defeat.
Gifford were second with 11 points collected from three wins, two draws and one defeat.
Entumbane settled for third place with seven points while Milton ended at the bottom with just one win while they suffered five defeats. Entumbane and Milton met in the third place playoff and the former beat the latter 3-1.
Just like in the previous year, Ndlovu provided the four teams with playing uniforms which he sourced from England.
The 43-year-old Ndlovu, a former UZ, Rufaro Rovers as well as Black Mambas striker also provided funds for fuel for the teams to play each other on a home and away basis during the second term and covered referees fees.
Ndlovu said as a foundation they were paying school fees for four pupils at Gifford, Mtshabezi, Entumbane and Milton High Schools.A� He added the foundation was meeting school fees requirements for orphaned National University Science Technology (Nust) Business and Finance first year student Nokunqoba Mpofu.
a�?I can say Nokunqoba is our main project. We are paying for her fees and Ia��m happy to say she is doing well. She recently passed her exams with flying colours. Ia��m seriously willing to help her after she was recommended to me by some friends. I have the wish to take her abroad because I have friends in countries such as Australia and Canada.
We recently sourced a laptop for her to use for her studies at Nust,a�? said Ndlovu.
He added: a�?Young people must be allowed to write their own narratives. To tell their own stories. Society a�� adults and institutions must provide platforms and arenas for these young people to sharpen their skills and shape history.
As a foundation we advocate an ethos of respect, collaboration and tolerance. We believe every child matters. Every child must be afforded the opportunity to maximise their potential.a��a��
Online Reporter