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FIFA have honoured Zimbabwe international footballer, Marshall Munetsi, for his commitment to empower the country’s youths.
The Warriors star has also been a leading voice in the battle to get the world football governing body to lift the suspension it imposed on the country.
Munetsi was one of the first people to be contacted by FIFA when they kick-started the process to engage as many local stakeholders as possible in an attempt to resolve the impasse in local football.
His recognition by FIFA, in which he received a personal letter from Gianni Infantino, the head of the world football governing body, has a huge symbolic meaning.
The FIFA leaders, who have been playing the leading role to try and resolve the Zimbabwean impasse, were also the ones who visited Munetsi at his base in France yesterday.
“After signing a new contract, the club (Stade Reims) and Marshall entered into a special agreement,” FIFA said on their Twitter account.
“For each kilometre the midfielder runs during games, the club will donate €100 to the Marshall Munetsi Foundation, which provides access to education for children from underprivileged communities.
“Fans at the stadium and TV viewers will be able to follow live the number of kilometres run by Marshall.
“The FIFA president praised “…this magnificent initiative for Zimbabwean youth and your exemplary commitment to fight for a better world.”
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