HARARE – CAPS United president Farai Jere has revealed the team’s plans to establish a women’s side in accordance with FIFA and CAF club licensing requirements.
“We are set to introduce our women’s team soon, we have already finalized the name and in the coming days, we will flight adverts calling for players to come and join,” revealed Jere.
Jere who also doubles as the Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman, believes the formation of a women’s team promotes gender equality.
“Gender equality is now a sensitive issue everywhere that is why you see that FIFA is pushing a lot to develop women’s football.
“Remember this is part of FIFA club requirements (licensing) and as one of the big clubs in the country we do not want to be left behind,” added Jere.
Recently, CAF Club Licensing Senior Manager, Muhammad Sidat instructed teams set to participate in CAF competitions to establish women’s sides to ensure their participation.
Revealing one of his ambition during his tenure CAF President Patrice Motsepe said: “In the period of my presidency, I want women’s football to be significantly growing, progressing and prospering.”
CAPS are set to follow in the footsteps of reigning champions Ngezi Platinum Stars who established their women’s team in recently.
“Ngezi Platinum Stars Football Club is pleased to announce the registration of Ngezi Platinum Queens Football Club with the Northern Region Women’s League,” they announced in February.
