admin Raymond Jaravaza
SPORTS journalists will for the first time collectively take part in a Zifa Level One coaching course to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to analyse, critique and report on top flight and lower division football matches.
The course to be held at the Raylton Sports Club from 22-28 April will also target aspiring women coaches.
Participants will pay a reduced fee of $50 each.
Few sports journalists have attained coaching badges.
Freelance sports writer Sakheleni Nxumalo is a practising coach with Zifa Bulawayo Province division two side Toronto FC and a holder of a Zifa Level Three Certificate as well as numerous Fifa grassroots certificates.
Star FM sports reporter Spencer Banda is a holder of a Caf B Licence badge while another freelance sports writer Nash Mkokwayarira holds a Zifa Level One Certificate.
a�?This is a one of a kind coaching course where we are targeting sports journalists and female coaches. We believe well trained sports journalists will be able to give their readers, listeners and viewers well balanced match reports that will also assist in improving the level of football in this part of the country,a�? said Zifa Southern Region board member Tumeliso Ndlovu.
a�?Other aspiring male coaches that are not journalists are also welcome for the same course but will be asked to pay $100 each,a�? he said.
Former Mighty Warriors assistant coach Sithethelelwe a�?Kwinji 15a�? Sibanda, a holder of a Caf A Licence badge, will instruct the course.
Two weeks ago 41 participants took part in a seven-day Zifa Level One that was instructed by Oscar Mazhambe.
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