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Raymond Jaravaza
UNDERPERFORMING and corrupt match officials should consider themselves warned after Zifa president Philip Chiyangwa revealed that he took over the referees committee for a reason.
And it is to keep an eye on biased officiating.
Complaints have been coming too often from clubs in the round of 20 matches that have been played so far in the 2016 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League.
Chiyangwa will chair the referees committee deputised by Gladmore Muzambi.
The other committee members are Thabani Mkantjo, Kainos Mavhuna, Japhet Mufiri and Musa Ntonga.
He told match officials in his first meeting with them that corruption would not be tolerated.
a�?If you come to stadiums with pre-conceived ideas, then you will be in trouble. You will not officiate again, let alone enter the stadium. You will only watch football from your television sets.
a�?Referees are not assemblers of violence. Because you have this responsibility of managing peace and stability, you should execute your duties professionally and without bias,a�? said Chiyangwa during the week.
Two weeks ago, violence erupted at Barbourfields Stadium with some dubious decisions made by referee Nkosikhona Moyo blamed for agitating supporters into throwing missiles onto the pitch, a situation that later sparked violent clashes between the police and fans.
Bosso and Chicken Inn drew 1-1 in that match.
In other committees Affirmative Action Group (AAG) president Chamu Chiwanza will deputise Beaula Msarah in the marketing and public relations committee that also consists of Martin Kweza, Barbra Chikosi and Brightwell Kadenge.
Bulawayo businessman and Zifa vice president Omega Sibanda will chair the technical development committee and will be deputised by Gibson Homela.
ZIFA STANDING COMMITTEES:
Technical Development Committee: Omega Sibanda (chairperson), Gibson Homela (vice-chairperson), Simba Wisdom, Tumediso Ndlovu, Nelson Matongorere, Bheki Nyoni, Rosemary Mugadza and the technical director.
Finance Committee: Philemon Machana (chairperson), Brighton Malandule, Kuziwa Nyabeza, Lifa Ncube and Gilbert Saika.
Competitions Committee: Piraishe Mabhena (chairperson), Gaylord Madhunguza (vice-chairperson), Thomas Marambanyika, Sweeney Mushonga and Farai Rutsvara.
Human Resources Committee: Omega Sibanda (chairperson), Martin Kweza (vice-chairperson), Judah Tshuma, Patrick Hill and Lovemore Matikinyidze.
High Performance Committee: Omega Sibanda (chairperson), Sunday Chidzambwa (vice-chairperson), Innocent Chogugudza, Rahman Gumbo, Moses Chunga, Masimba Chihowa and the technical director.
Referees Committee: Phillip Chiyangwa (chairperson), Gladmore Muzambi (vice-chairperson), Kainos Mavhuna, Japhet Mufiri, Thabani Mkantjo and Musa Ntonga.
Marketing & Public Relations Committee: Beaula Msarah (chairperson), Chamu Chiwanza (vice-chairperson), Martin Kweza, Barbra Chikosi and Brightwell Kadenge.
Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee: Felton Kamambo (chairperson).
Adhoc Disciplinary Committee: Omega Sibanda (chairperson), Victor Matipano (vice-chairperson), Musa Mandaza, Davison Muchena, Willard Manyengavana, and Stanley Chapeta.
Disciplinary Committee: Victor Matipano (chairperson), Musa Ntonga (vice-chairperson), the rest of members TBA.
Electoral Committee: Justice Nhari (chairperson), Tichafa Hove, rest of committee TBA.
Sports Medicine Committee: Dr Edward Chagonda (chairperson), rest of committee TBA.
Constitutional Review Committee: Itayi Ndudzo (chairperson), rest of committee TBA.
Appeals Committee: Justice Tawanda Chitapi (chairperson), rest of committee TBA.
Ethics Committee: Justice Francis Bere (chairperson), rest of committee TBA.
Interim Women Football Committee: Elizabeth Langa (chairperson), Cecilia Gambe (vice-chairperson), Musa
Ntonga, Beaula Msarah and Rosemary Muzvidziwa.
*TBA a�� to be announced
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