Veronica Gwaze
Zimpapers Sports Hub
DELTA Beverages marketing director Imirayi Muzorewa believes Zimbabwe is bubbling with football talent and sees a bright future for the game in the country.
He notes the level of competition in the local top-flight league has gone a notch higher.
Muzorewa said this at the Soccer Stars of the Year banquet in Harare on Friday.
“This year has been remarkable, in terms of the football game, fierce competition, beautiful moments as well as sad ones as we did lose a number of football luminaries in the year.
“Each of the players this year showed immense skill and determination, sportsmanship and has certainly made the season a very memorable one.”
For years, Delta Beverages has been the biggest sponsor of football in the country.
This year, they renewed their commitment to PSL, unveiling a new three-year-sponsorship deal worth US$3,390 million.
Through their Castle Lager brand, they pledged US$2 265 000 for the domestic championship race for three years.
The other US$1 125 00 bankrolls the Chibuku Super Cup.
“I must say that the Soccer Star of the Year is not just about individual brilliance.
“Instead, it is testament to the hard work and perseverance that each nominee embodies.
“The 11-players that we are honouring here have inspired us and everyone else who follows the game to want to do more.
“The talent that we have seen this season gave a highlight on what to anticipate next season.
“So, to the coaches, managers and other staff, your efforts have not gone unnoticed and we urge you to continue with the hard work.”