“Kindly chip in and support us as we go to AFCON,” Nakamba pleads with corporate world

HARARE – Zimbabwe senior men’s national team captain Marvelous Nakamba has appealed to the corporate world and key football stakeholders to “chip in and support us as we go to the AFCON tournament.”

Nakamba made the plea on his official Instagram page after the Warriors’ 2-1 win over Qatar on Monday.

The 30-year old stressed that this is the moment the team needs support the most.

“I want to thank the corporate world and all football stakeholders, we dearly need your support in everything we do.

“Kindly chip in, help, and support us. This is the moment we need your support the most,” the Luton Town midfielder wrote.

“As players, we always give our all. I believe that with your support and if we all pull in one direction, we will get it right.”

His remarks come as the Warriors gear up for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament set for December in Morocco.

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is expected to shoulder significant expenses and logistical demands for the campaign, making corporate support crucial.

Government, the team’s major stakeholder, has already set aside US$1 million for AFCON preparations and participation, an allocation announced by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube in March.

Nakamba also saluted the ZIFA leadership, led by president Nqobile Magwizi, for organising the just-ended international friendly matches against Algeria and Qatar.

Additionally, he thanked Minister of Tourism Barbara Rwodzi for visiting the team in camp and watching the Warriors’ match against Algeria in Saudi Arabia last Thursday.

Nakamba highlighted that the 2-1 comeback victory over Qatar has boosted confidence and renewed energy within the squad, especially with only a few weeks left before the prestigious tournament.

Zimbabwe who had last won in October 2024, secured the win through quality goals from Munashe Garan’anga and Bill Antonio in each half.