Zimbabwe: Outrage Over Young Warriors Withdrawal

THE cash-strapped Phillip Chiyangwa-led Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has come under fire for its recent decision to gamble with the future of local football by opting for the withdrawal of the national Under-17 team from continental and regional competitions, citing budgetary constraints.

The local football governing body did not register to take part in the Cosafa Under-17 Youth Championships which kicked off on Friday in Mauritius and also withdrew the Young Warriors from the CAF Under-17 Africa Nations Cup qualifiers, citing financial challenges.

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