As Zimbabwe continues to remain suspended, young players wonder about the future of the sport and their careers.
Subscribers can listen to this articleZimbabwe was suspended from international football after ZIFA members were accused of corruption, misadministration and sexual harassment of female match officials.
In November last year, Zimbabwe Football Association President Felton Kamambo and his entire executive were removed by the Sports and Recreation Commission , a government body that controls sport in the country, after being accused of corruption, misadministration and sexual harassment of female match officials.
“The ban closed opportunities for us young players,” Antonio told Al Jazeera while he was still in Zimbabwe. “It slowed down things in terms of marketing ourselves out there, because international football is where everyone is noticed.” Antonio, already a breadwinner for his family, desperately needed more time on the field but the country’s suspension dealt him a heavy blow.
“I’m gutted that we won’t be able to have the chance to qualify [for AFCON],” Zemura told Al Jazeera. The sacked ZIFA officials refused to comment on the matter, telling Al Jazeera they were barred from discussing the matter in public as they are under investigation.Meanwhile, another big Zimbabwe star to reveal his “big disappointment” is Marshall Munetsi, a midfielder at French side Reims, who was linked with a move to English side Brighton and Hove Albion.
The apparent dejection caused by Zimbabwe’s ban has also been felt by another newcomer to the side – 24-year-old midfielder Nyasha Dube, who arrived in the United States in 2017 on a football scholarship.
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