Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential aspirant president Temba Mliswa has criticised ZIFA’s newly amended 5 O stage clause for all individuals who wish to lead the affiliation.

The new instructional requirement was ratified by the ZIFA congress at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) final Friday at Mana Resort in Harare.

According to the clause, all aspiring presidential candidates (president and the 2 vice presidents), should now possess at the least 5 O stage passes.

This means those that are usually not holders of 5 O ranges are usually not permitted to throw their hats into the ring, one thing that Mliswa has criticised.

“This concern of asking for five O’ranges at ZIFA, for former gamers, is a no brainer. Young youngsters have been inspired to take up sports activities in its place after they battle with lecturers.

“Why should we hold them ransom over academics when they finally excel in those sports,” wrote Mliswa on X.

The former Norton legislator went on to implore the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports led by Chamu Chiwanza to interact the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) chargeable for the approval and registration of the brand new structure.

“Isn’t {that a} contradiction? I implore the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports led by Hon Chiwanza to interact the Sports & Recreation Commission to take care of this matter.

“After all what is special about 5 O’levels against the vast practical experience of a former player?”