Football must stop paying lip service to women’s football

Online Reporter

Kudzai Kadzombe, a prominent figure in Zimbabwean football, has issued a scathing critique of the sport’s treatment of women’s football.

Kadzombe, who is also a candidate for the ZIFA board, has called on football authorities to stop paying lip service to women’s football and to treat female professionals with the respect and equality they deserve.

“It’s time for football to stop treating women’s football as an afterthought,” Kadzombe told B Metro Online.

“We need to stop paying lip service to women’s football and start taking concrete actions to support and promote the game.”

Kadzombe’s comments come at a time when women’s football is experiencing unprecedented growth and popularity around the world. However, despite this growth, women’s football continues to face significant challenges, including inadequate funding, lack of resources, and unequal treatment.

“Women’s football is not a charity case,” Kadzombe said.

“We don’t need handouts or patronising gestures. We need equal treatment, equal resources, and equal opportunities. We need to be treated as professionals, not as second-class athletes.”

Kadzombe’s comments are particularly relevant in the context of Zimbabwean football, where women’s football has historically been marginalised and under-resourced. Despite producing talented players and competing in international competitions, Zimbabwe’s women’s national team has struggled to receive the support and recognition it deserves.

“It’s time for us to take a stand and demand better,” Kadzombe said.

“We need to hold our football authorities accountable for their actions and ensure that they are doing everything in their power to support and promote women’s football.”

Kadzombe’s call to action is a powerful reminder of the need for football to take women’s football seriously and to treat female professionals with the respect and equality they deserve. As the sport continues to evolve and grow, it is imperative that women’s football is given the support and recognition it deserves.