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FORMER Zimbabwe international footballer, Edward Sadomba’s testimony of how God blessed him is quite encouraging.
A humble and retired football ace, Sadomba is a very spiritual man who puts God first in everything he does.
Hard work, focus and humility have made him the darling of many fans.
An epitome of professionalism, Sadomba had successful stints locally, Libya and Sudan where he made huge impressions with his talent.
A philanthropist, the former Dynamos star has been honoured for his charity work, football development projects and evangelism.
He even christened his two sons – El Shaddai and Adonai – both are also playing football.
However, his faith was tested in 2016 when he signed a contract termination agreement, in which Libyan side Al Ahli agreed to pay the Zimbabwean star US$450000.
It later emerged he had been duped into signing an agreement which acknowledged receipt of the money even though he had not been paid a cent.
Itching for justice, Sadomba had no option but ended up taking the matter to FIFA.
He did not get any joy at the world football governing body.
There was just one other body, which could help him, the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
But the CAS hearings do not come cheap.
Sadomba had to raise US$60 000 for his case to be held and there was no guarantee that he would win the case.
He decided to go for it and sold his Waterfalls house for US$6o000 to foot the legal costs with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
It was a huge gamble because he could have lost the case and lost the house.
But, he went for it.
He fasted for three days at Resthaven retreat in Glen Forest.
A year later, CAS overturned the ruling that had been made by the FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) and he was paid US$450 000 by the Libyan club.
Despite getting his dues, he never looked back and still worships the Lord for His grace.
At the weekend, he handed over a cottage he built at Resthaven Retreat.
His gesture to remember the people who supported him in trying times is commendable.
Sadomba’s testimony should inspire other people who find themselves in his situation.
The moral of Sadomba’s case is that people should not fear pursuing justice.
Sadomba was convinced he had been duped, despite all the hurdles which were in his way, and he fought for what he believed belonged to him.
It shows that in this cruel world, sometimes, even the good guys can win. It also gives hope to those who were duped by their former employers to try and seek justice.
Sadomba is an exemplary footballer and, unlike many of his former teammates, we have seen that he invested in the future of his family.
They live in a very good house, which he built from the proceeds of what he earned during his time as a professional footballer.
He is an example to many of his former teammates.
Online Reporter