GWANDA – Newly promoted ZIFA Central Region Division One side Gwanda Pirates are appealing for sponsorship following their promotion from Division Two last year.
In Division Two, the club relied on financial contributions from individuals, including some executive committee members and members of the Gwanda community.
“Last year, when we were in Division Two, we used to meet every Friday at a specific location, each contributing US$20 to sustain the team,” revealed a club source.
However, with the higher financial demands of Division One football, the team is now in urgent need of additional funding.
Despite public perception that the club is financially stable, insiders insist that this is far from the truth.
“People believe Gwanda Pirates is well-funded, but that’s not the case, we are actually looking for a sponsor,” added the source.
Meanwhile, the club strengthened its technical team by appointing former Highlanders star Johannes ‘Tshisa’ Ngodzo as the new head coach.
