adminThe Mighty Warriors gaffer thinks such a team can ease the country’s woes by supplying the senior team with players capable of playing and performing at the grand stage.
In an interview yesterday Mugadza said there was a lot of talent in schools which needed proper nurturing.
“Zimbabwe is a country with a lot of football talent in schools and colleges and we need only to put proper structures in place to develop that talent. My idea is to have a developmental side waiting on the wings.
“Considering that some girls in the team will get married while others may have work commitments, we need to seriously think and plan for the future,’’ said Mugadza.
Powerhouses on the continent such as Nigeria and Ghana have such teams in place and that is why they always compete at the global stage and do well.
Mugadza attended a soccer tournament at Chisipite High School involving schools from Harare and Mutare. It was at this tournament where she discovered new goalkeeper Shelby Spencer.
Spencer made her debut for the Mighty Warriors against the female Zebras of Botswana during the Unity Day Cup.
She also made history by becoming the first white player to don the Mighty Warriors jersey.
After being impressed by the level of competition at Chisipite High School, Mugadza believes now is the time to work with both primary and secondary school coaches to develop budding footballers.
“I have talked with Nelson Matongorere and he is willing to assist these primary and secondary school coaches.
“The idea is for Matongorere to impart his expertise to these coaches in order for them to teach the girls all the basics of football.
“At senior national team level we don’t teach a player how to control, pass, shoot and head a ball. These things are taught at a tender age so that when they join the Mighty Warriors they can easily fit into the system,’’ said Mugadza.
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