The Zimbabwe Football Association’s (ZIFA) newly proposed constitutional amendment requiring all presidential candidates to be holders of five O-Level passes has so far, gained a slight significant support from councillors.
This comes after reports suggest that out of the 60 members eligible to vote at the ZIFA Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for today (Friday) in Harare, 26 are backing the notion.
The 26 include 12 members from three of the four ZIFA regions and a majority of Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs.
Specifically, it said 14 out of 18 PSL clubs are supporting the ratification of the educational qualification.
A source told Nehanda Radio: “At the moment, three regions and majority of PSL members (around 14) are backing the new proposal,” said the source.
As it stands, if five members support the notion, to make it 31, this means it might be ratified.
Consequently, those without the required educational qualification will be barred from contesting for the highly coveted ZIFA top post.
The proposed amendment is expected to be the main topic to be discussed at the ZIFA AGM to be held at Manna Resort.
As it stands, the final decision on whether the proposed amendment will stand or not, will be made at the AGM.
Meanwhile, if ratified, the prerequisite educational qualification will also apply to two vice presidents.
Those whose names are making rounds in the football circles that they are interested in vying for the top post include Prophet Walter Magaya, Marshall Gore, Ellen Chiwenga, Brighton ‘Panjap’ Ushendibaba, Richard Mazodze and Martin Kweza.
However, of the potential candidates named above, only Gore and Mazodze have publicly declared their interests.
