Freedom Mashava, Visuals Editor 
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has appointed Yvonne Mapika Manwa as the new chief executive officer with effect from next month.
The media shy- Manwa took over the role which was left vacant following the expiration of Joseph Mamutse’s contract in August this year.
In a statement today, Zifa Normalisation Committee Chairperson Lincoln Mutasa said the committee believe her experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue on the mission to transform Zimbabwean football.
Yvonne Mapika Manwa
“For and on behalf of the Zimbabwe Football Association is pleased to announce that Yvonne Mapika Manwa has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer effective 1 November 2023.
“In this role, Manwa will be responsible for leading the ZIFA secretariat into its next phase under the Normalisation Committee. Manwa has years of experience in senior leadership and football administration positions, having been the Chief Executive Officer of elite football club, Ngezi Platinum Stars,” read the statement.
“We are thrilled to welcome Manwa to our team, and we believe her experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue on the mission to transform Zimbabwean football.”
