Online Reporter
Curtworth Masango
Zimpapers Sports Hub
Jadel Football Academy International founder and director Walter “Ringers” Musanhu says he relates with thousands of talented youths who are affected by lack of equipment to develop and become professional.
Musanhu, whose academy has grown to become of the best in Zimbabwe and Asia, will meet talented youths and donate a football kit to his former Harare High School on Wednesday afternoon.
The donation, which includes jerseys, shorts, socks, and boots, Musanhu says is just a small way of showing commitment to grassroots development.
Besides his exposure and international links, Musanhu has never forgotten his roots in Mbare.
Musanhu, who now splits his time between Zimbabwe and China where he runs the successful academy structure, has consistently used his platform to create opportunities for underprivileged youngsters.
The event at Harare High will see him extend that vision directly to the school’s budding footballers.
He will be flanked by fellow local football legends, including Edward Sadomba, Dumisani Mpofu and others.
“It’s about giving back to the community that shaped me,” said Musanhu ahead of the handover.
“I came from Mbare, and I know what it feels like to have the talent but lack the tools. If we can remove some of those barriers, we give these boys and girls a fighting chance to chase their dreams.”
The donation comes just days after Musanhu announced the lineup for the annual Jadel Football Academy Fiesta, scheduled for Rufaro Stadium on National Youth Day.
That tournament, now in its eighth year, will feature 12 teams from across Zimbabwe, including Jadel FA Beijing, and will for the first time include girls’ participation.
It serves as a key platform for identifying raw talent, with scouts from China set to attend and select players for scholarships and a chance to compete in the prestigious 100 Team Cup in Beijing.
Harare High, located in Mbare, has produced several notable athletes over the years but like many institutions in high-density areas, it has often struggled with access to proper sporting equipment.
Musanhu’s intervention is expected to provide a major boost to the school’s sports department.
Government and ZIFA officials are expected to attend the handover ceremony, which signals the growing recognition of corporate and individual contributions to grassroots sport.
For Musanhu, the donation is not just about gear, it is about inspiration.
“When a child puts on a proper kit, they feel like a proper player. They walk taller. They believe more. That belief is half the battle,” he said.
“Harare High is in my neighbourhood. These are my people. This is where it starts.”
