Who should be Zifa’s next president?

The ouster of Cuthbert Dube and the Zifa Board has stimulated debate as to who should take over the hottest seat in Zimbabwean Football.

1. Trevor Carelse Juul

Trevor Carelse Juul is among candidates believed to be interested in contesting the Zifa elections that are slated for December 5. The charismatic former Zifa boss contested the last elections which Cuthbert Dube won. Juul is however seeking to launch another bid to take over as Zifa president.

2. Leslie Gwindi

Leslie Gwindi has in the past few years outlined his desire to one day land Zimbabwean football’s most powerful seat. Gwindi is widely known for his contribution as an administrator at Dynamos as well as Harare City. Full of ideas and a passionate follower of local football Gwindi is regarded as a man that could have some of the solutions bedeviling the local game.

3. Philip Chiyangwa

Philip Chiyangwa has surprised many by being touted as a possible candidate for the Zifa elections. Chiyangwa does not have much of a strong football background and is more popular with boxing where he was once a promoter. Despite being linked with football’s top post some analysts a pessimistic about Chiyangwa’s chances, given he does not have the experience required to head Zifa.

4. Leo Mugabe

Leo Mugabe was once at the helm of Zimbabwean football but was booted out from office by Zifa Councillors who passed a vote of no confidence on him. Whether the Zifa Assembly has confidence in a man expelled for issues relating to misappropriation of FIFA funds is a major quaestion that will be on the lips of many.

5. Charles Mabika

Charles Mabika is passionate about Zimbabwean football. An experienced journalist, Charles Mabika’s name has also appeared as a possible candidate. It is however uncertain whether Mabika will run for presidency given that current Zifa statutes only allow for one to run for elections if they have at least five years administration experience, a requirement Mabika does not meet.