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Eddie Chikamhi, Zimpapers Sports Hub
THE Zifa Ethics Committee yesterday released a list of 135 candidates who have met the basic nomination requirements and will now undergo vetting and integrity checks ahead of the upcoming elections to fill Congress positions.
The vetting exercise, which is being carried out in line with the Zifa Statutes and the Electoral Code, will determine the final list of eligible candidates.
According to a statement from the Zifa Ethics Committee, the 135 nominees have satisfied both the administrative and financial requirements needed to proceed to the next stage.
“The Zifa Ethics Committee wishes to inform the football fraternity and the public that, in line with its mandate under the Zifa Statutes and the Zifa Electoral Code, it has commenced the vetting and integrity assessment process for all candidates who have met the basic nomination requirements for the forthcoming Zifa Members’ Elections scheduled between 6 and 14 December 2025,” said the Committee.
The process seeks to verify the authenticity and accuracy of each candidate’s personal and professional information, review any prior disciplinary sanctions or ongoing investigations, and conduct general integrity checks.
The Ethics Committee will also take into account credible tip offs from stakeholders and members of the public.
“Pursuant to these provisions, the Ethics Committee is responsible for evaluating the integrity, ethical conduct, and suitability of all candidates nominated to serve in Zifa structures. The committee will ensure that all aspiring office bearers meet the principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance as enshrined in the Zifa and Fifa Statutes.
“The Committee hereby invites members of the public, football stakeholders, and clubs to submit any credible information or issues of concern regarding the integrity or ethical standing of any of the candidates currently under review,” read the statement.
This process is being conducted under Articles 60 and 62 of the Zifa Statutes, which establish the Ethics Committee as an independent judicial body mandated to safeguard integrity and enforce ethical compliance within the association. The Electoral Code empowers the Electoral Committee to refer candidates for integrity checks, which must be completed before final approval of eligibility.
All submissions from the public must be received by November 5, 2025, to allow the Committee enough time to complete its reviews and report back to the Electoral Committee within the set deadlines.
“The Ethics Committee assures all stakeholders that this process will be conducted independently, confidentially, and in the spirit of fairness and natural justice, in order to uphold the credibility of the Zifa elections and the integrity of Zimbabwean football,” said the Committee.
Below is the full list of nominated candidates proceeding to the vetting stage.
Zifa nominated candidates
(Candidates who have paid nomination and election fees in full, proceeding to the ethics vetting stage, prepared in terms of the Zifa Statutes and Electoral Code)
Northern Region
Regional Executive Committee
Chairpersons.
1. Sweeney Mashonga
2. Stanslous Nyachowe
Vice chairperson
1. Nelson Nzombe
2. Cuthbert Chitima
Board members
1. Pascal Zata
2. Hastings Makunda
3. Cletyon Arimoso
4. Eugene T. Museredza
5. Desmond Ali
6. John Remba
7. Morehope Chizuzu
8. Rumbidzai Muyambuki
9. Francis Kapula
10. Gilbert Chiminya
Women’s football
Chairperson
Rostina Shereni
Vice Chairperson
Nicholas Zifa
Board Members
Doubt Dhliwayo, Chishamiso Eve, Tinei Karemba
Provinces in the Northern Region
Mashonaland West
Chairpersons
Kenson E. Kumponda, Derick Matapuri, Rufaro Muhwira
Vice Chairperson
Martin Kagogo
Board Members
Wunganayi Masenda, Jack Banda, Anyway Kunyungwe
Mashonaland Central
Chairpersons
Edward Mutukwa, Gilbert Saika
Vice Chairpersons
Tsungai Makumbe, Warren Date
Board members
Thokozani Moyo, Edmore Tawasika, Jerrymike Gumbo
Harare Province
Chairperson
Robert Tembo
Vice Chairperson
Tawanda Kanogoiwa
Board members
Innocent Chinosengwa, Taurai T. Goni, Edson Makoni, Nicholas Chiname
Area zones (Northern)
Chairpersons
Maxwell Pfumo, Opinion Chidhindi, Denford Ngadziore, Dylan Magadza
Vice Chairperson
Tatenda Chidzingwa
Board member
Ivans Matsa
Southern Region
Regional Executive
Chairperson
Zenzo Moyo, Tatenda Mtungwazi, Tawanda Tali, Samkeliso Silengani, Lloyd Munhanga
Vice Chairpersons
Tafadzwa Mutowa, Cathrine Mavada, Martin Mhlanga, Elton Sinyosi
Board members
Tizirayi E. Luphahla, Lovemore Kuvheya, Prince Nyoni, Blessing Mbwanda, Tatenda Ncube
Women’s football (Southern)
Chairperson
Samkeliso Silengane
Vice Chairperson
None declared
Board member
Sibekiwe Ndlovu
Provinces in the Southern Region
Bulawayo Province
Chairpersons
Sakhumuzi Ndlovu
Vice Chairperson
Shadreck Kutsanzira
Board member
Dyke T. Magwanyangwanya
Matabeleland North
Chairpersons
Clevious Ncube, Hardley Ndazi, David Phiri
Vice Chairperson
None declared
Board members
Bryn Chikumbo, Busani Dube, Warren Phiri, David Sibanda
Area Zones (Southern)
Chairpersons
Sikumbuzo Ndebele, Christel Dube
Vice Chairperson
None declared
Board members
Tawanda Zazu, Melusi Ndebele
CENTRAL REGION
Regional Executive Committee
Chairperson
Patrick Hill, Patrick Chikwanda
Vice Chairpersons
Pithias Shoko
Board members
Tafadzwa Samushonga, Ephart Shoko, Arnold T. Ndlovu, Malvern S. Paradza, Sice Mzilawempi, Samuel Mataka, Simbarashe Sibanda
Women’s football (Central)
Chairperson
Felistas Tongogara
Vice Chairperson
Patience Msebele
Board members
Shylet Tongogara, Nyovedzo Vutete
Provinces in the Central Region
Midlands Province
Chairperson
Pervious Mathe
Vice Chairperson
George Sibangani
Board members
Isaac Mhere, Sloman S. Nyathi, Petros Phiri
Matabeleland South
Chairperson
Nkosilathi Ncube
Vice Chairperson
None declared
Board member
Loadwell Ziyadumah
Area zones (Central)
Chairperson
Xolisani Gwesela
Vice Chairperson
Sydney T. Chikunya
Board members
Akim Nyama
Eastern Region
Regional Executive
Chairpersons
Special Matarirano, Wisdom Simba
Vice Chairperson
Gray Hama
Board members
Mollen Makumbe, Stefani Masina, Onismas Nyikadzino, Simbarashe Mandishona, Rodgers Banda.
Women’s Football (Eastern)
Chairperson
Rosemary Muzvidziwa
Vice Chairperson
None declared
Board members
Victor Sanyangore, Winfreda Chagweda
Provinces in the Eastern Region
Manicaland Province
Chairperson
Nyabeze Kuziwa
Vice Chairperson
Gift Mapinda
Board members
Mariah Nyamubarwa, Innocent Mlilo, David Chinenere
Masvingo Province
Chairperson
Nabioth Magwizi
Vice Chairperson
James M. Macheka
Board members
Mark Mlambo, Collins Munemo, Tinos Chivasa, Robson Kurwa, Morelife Mapeture
Mashonaland East
Chairpersons
Oscar Irimai Tsvuura, Jerold Sasa
Vice Chairperson
Innocent Chinoza
Board member
Farai Zizhou
Area zones (Eastern)
Chairpersons
Robert Chimutanda, Wellington Muchemwa
Vice Chairperson
None declared
Board members
Stanely Taruvinga, Eliot Masango
FUTSAL
Chairperson
Philani Banda
Vice Chairperson
None declared
Board members
Frank Farakezi, Nobuhle S. Ngwenya
