
The Manefesto content

1. Build a Strong Institution:
Establish effective governance and robust organizational structures.
Strengthen the ZIFA brand identity with professionalism and national pride.
2. Build Strong Partnerships:
Collaborate and form alliances with stakeholders, both locally and internationally.
3. Commercialization:
Develop revenue streams through sponsorships, merchandising, and strategic partnerships.
Create structured revenue-sharing models for competitions and national teams.
4. Infrastructure and Technology:
Invest in modern facilities, training grounds, and high-performance centers.
Incorporate sports technology and digital platforms for performance enhancement and fan engagement.
5. Technical Development:
Implement coaching and training programs.
Establish youth academies and ensure continuous talent identification and player development.
"Zimbabwean soccer has a bright future, together we can build it!"
Weak Governance and Lack of Accountability: The strategic plan aims to establish transparent, accountable, and ethical leadership, ensuring robust organizational structures and fostering a professional and respected brand identity.
Insufficient Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: By forming alliances with both local and international stakeholders, the plan enhances operational capacity and financial sustainability, driving collaborative efforts for the betterment of football.
Limited Revenue Streams and Financial Instability: The strategy focuses on developing diverse revenue sources through sponsorships, merchandising, and strategic partnerships, creating structured revenue-sharing models to support various football activities.
Outdated Facilities and Lack of Modern Training Grounds: Investing in building and upgrading facilities to meet international standards, and integrating sports technology for performance enhancement and efficient matchday operations, addresses the infrastructure and technology needs.
Inadequate Coaching and Training Programs: Implementing comprehensive coaching and training programs, establishing youth academies, and launching talent identification initiatives aim to nurture and develop players from grassroots to elite levels, ensuring continuous player development.
Transforming Zimbabwean football through integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.