Sports fanatic in addition to former Zimbabwe senior nationwide crew health coach, Temba Mliswa has mentioned he won’t enter the race for probably the most coveted ZIFA presidential put up, if Warriors legend Peter Ndlovu throws his hat within the ring for the highest place.

His remarks comes after he instructed this reporter final week he’s serious about vying for the recent seat, citing that he desires to place order in place (at ZIFA).

“If I was a Dynamos chairman, why not lead ZIFA,” the previous parliamentarian instructed Nehanda Radio.

Furthermore, the outspoken former MP for Norton indicated that his determination to contest for ZIFA presidency is to attempt to convey transparency via ending alleged corruption that has engulfed the organisation since its formation.

Barely per week after Mliswa expressed his need to guide ZIFA, he has taken to X to disclose he’ll backtrack supplied Nsukuzonke as Ndlovu was nicknamed throughout his enjoying days, contests.

Wrote Mliswa: “In honour of his stature in local football, if Peter announces his intentions to stand for the ZIFA Presidency, then I won’t contest him.”

The ex-Dynamos chairman added: “I would rather work, from another role, supporting his vision. It was great to talk to him sharing ideas and hearing what he thinks.”

Mliswa met the previous Sheffield United striker to debate about the way forward for Zimbabwean soccer when it comes to its management and administration.

Ndlovu, probably the most capped and Warriors all time main prime scorer with 100 caps and 38 targets respectively, is a beloved determine in Zimbabwean soccer.

Ndlovu, the primary African to play within the rebranded English prime flight league, has gained public help to guide ZIFA.

His title is broadly being circulated on numerous social media platforms by the nation’s soccer fans who’re suggesting and pleading that he have to be instated as the brand new ZIFA boss slightly than being voted into workplace.

However, in the intervening time, Ndlovu has remained quiet in regards to the matter.

The ZIFA elections are slated for early subsequent yr (18 January 2025).