ZIFA is to receive $5 million from World football governing body FIFA over the next four years. The news was confirmed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the recent congress in Mexico City.

The money will be used for various developmental projects with Zimbabwe being one of a number of associations that will benefit from the funding.

The money will be given yearly meaning ZIFA and other associations will benefit from $1.25 million yearly/

The move is one of Infantino’s election pledges which was to increase money given to member associations.

It will be good news for the Chiyangwa lead ZIFA board which has been hamstrung with debt inherited from previous associations.

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