The nomination process for Zifa executive committee positions officially opened on Wednesday and the process will close on October 30, according to the electoral road map released in May this year.

Edward Siwela's 13-year-tenure in the Sport and Recreation Commission came to an end yesterday when Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Coventry dissolved his board.

ZIFA vice-president Omega Sibanda has rallied the Warriors to defend the national flag and cheer the nation’s spirits when they engage the Democratic Republic of Congo in an African Cup of Nations Group G top of the table qualifier on Saturday night.

Desperate Dynamos have engaged former midfielder Philemon Mutyakureva in negotiations to take over the reins at the club in their fight to stay afloat following the sacking of Lloyd Mutasa yesterday.

ZIFA has pledged its full support to newly appointed Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry, saying her international connections in the sporting world point to a positive growth projection for sport in the country.