Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Coach Educators Refresher Course

PRESS RELEASE: Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Coach

Educators Refresher Course

Harare, 17 July 2024 – The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is pleased to announce the commencement of a Coach Educators Refresher Course at ZIFA Village, Mt. Hampden, Harare. This course which commenced Wednesday 17 July, and will conclude on Saturday 20 July, is a vital step in our ongoing commitment to enhance the quality of football coaching across the nation.

The primary objectives of this course are to review and reflect on best practices as

coach educators, to understand the dynamics of influencing coaches’ learning and

development, and to enhance our knowledge of teaching and learning concepts. By

doing so, we aim to equip our coach educators with the necessary tools to help others identify their performance gaps and create their own individual development plans.

The ultimate goal is to prepare our coach educators to effectively roll out coaching

courses in all provinces, ensuring a standardised and high-quality coaching education throughout Zimbabwe.

The course is being facilitated by Dr J.S. Sibindi, in collaboration with coach educators Tafadzwa Mashiri and Wilson Mutekede. Their combined expertise and experience will provide invaluable insights and guidance to all participants.

ZIFA, as the custodian of Zimbabwean football, remains the only mandated body

responsible for all football activities within the country. This encompasses recognised

coach education courses, football competitions, and various development

programmes. Our dedication to the advancement of football in Zimbabwe is

unwavering, and this refresher course is a testament to our commitment to excellence.

 

Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop Scheduled for Harare

Harare, 17 July 2024 – The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is pleased to announce the upcoming Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop, scheduled to take place from the 30th of July to the 1st of August 2024 at Cresta Oasis in Harare. This workshop marks a significant step towards enhancing stadium safety and security in Zimbabwe and across the African continent.

The workshop will be conducted by instructors from the Confederation of African Football

(CAF). Xolile Nokuthula Vilakati from Egypt and Abdul Lukooya Sekabira from Uganda will lead the training sessions, bringing their extensive expertise and experience in stadium safety and security management. The event will also be honoured by the presence of representatives from both CAF and FIFA, underscoring the importance of this initiative.

Participants in the workshop have been drawn from the Premier Soccer League and the

Zimbabwe Women’s Soccer League, alongside security officers from the regions, making a total of 40 participants. This diverse group of attendees reflects the collaborative effort to improve safety standards in football stadiums nationwide.

The CAF Safety and Security Department, established on the 3rd of February 2019, has been pivotal in setting standards for safety and security operations across all member associations in Africa. In June 2024, the department conducted an online conference to introduce the Safe Stadium Initiative to all Member Associations’ General Secretaries and Presidents. During this launch, the commitment to train 40 individuals per member association was announced, reinforcing the department’s dedication to continuous education and training.

The department is committed to the ongoing training of CAF safety and security officers, National Safety and Security Officers, Club Safety and Security Officers, and all strategic stakeholders responsible for safety and security operations during CAF and Member Associations football competitions and tournaments. With this workshop, CAF is ready to provide crucial training to all interested Member Associations aiming to enhance stadium safety and security in their countries.

ZIFA has adopted a proactive approach to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of CAF safety and security regulations in Zimbabwe. This initiative aims to benefit all stakeholders associated with the game, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.