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Fungai Muderere, Zimpapers Sports Hub
ZIMPAPERS Television Network (ZTN) Prime will on January 31 host to the sixth edition of the Corporate Pool tournament at Harare’s Monkey Shoulder in Chitungwiza.
Brand Promotion co-ordinator Shingi Kanhongo says the contest is going to run under the theme “Where Business Meets Precision.”
“We are now in the final stages of preparing for our Corporate Pool tournament. We have partnered with Zimbabwe Pool Association (Zipa) who will assist us in the administration of the tournament. Zipa will provide the technical expertise,” said Kanhongo.
He added: “We are expecting to have over 25 companies taking part and I can say teams are still registering.”
Previous editions were graced by Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Emily Jesaya where Delta Beverages, Pacific, Cabs, Axis Solutions, FBC Bank, Potraz, QuestLight, Verifying, City Parking, Belgravia, Chitungwiza Ladies, Parliament and ZTN Prime.
Deputy Minister Jesaya is on record saying the Government believes pool has the potential to become a big sport in the country. However, she feels the game needs to be played in a more conducive environment to accommodate aspiring players.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Pool Association (Zipa) is inviting players from all associations and leagues countrywide to take up 12 slots that are available for Blackball Singles at the All Africa Pool Association (AAPA) tournament to be played in Durban, South Africa at the Suncoast Casino.
The tournament will run from February 2 to 8. The 12 slots are available on a self-sponsorship basis where interested players are required to pay a registration fee of US$50.
Players are also expected to cater for their own food, travel, accommodation and other related expenses to make their participation possible.
Zimbabwe will be sending its national team — Fish Eagles — comprising of eight male and eight female players, accompanied by four members of the technical team that include coach, Paul Mutizo.
The high-profile AAPA tourney will also feature over 10 African countries that include U 31 ganda, South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Eswatini, Botswana and Morocco, alongside three yet-to-be-confirmed nations.
Renowned continental players expected to compete include Aden Joseph, Jeremiah Naidoo (South Africa), Caesar Chandiga, Ibrahim Sejeemba (Uganda), Ginte (Malawi) as well as notable Zimbabwe’s Fish Eagles that include Blessing Muzarurwi and Pakanati Jimu.
— @FungaiMuderere
Online Reporter