‘O Level’ Prophet Walter Magaya Announces He Remains The Only Qualifying Candidate for ZIFA Presidency – Eduzim News

By Sports Reporter | Magaya Insists He Was the Only Qualified Candidate After High Court Denial

Prophet Walter Magaya, president of Yadah Stars, has declared that he was the only qualified candidate to lead ZIFA, even after his disqualification by the High Court. Speaking for the first time since losing his court bid to stop the ZIFA elections, Magaya maintained that none of the remaining candidates possessed the vision or capability to lead the organization effectively.

Addressing 73 of the 78 ZIFA councillors at his Yadah Complex on Friday night, Magaya made it clear that his exclusion from the race had left ZIFA with subpar options for leadership. “I was honest and told everyone that none of the remaining candidates are qualified. After thorough assessments, it became even more evident that I was the only one with a clear plan and the ability to deliver meaningful results,” he said.

Magaya’s confidence in his own qualifications was undeterred by his legal defeat. While he announced his withdrawal of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), he used the platform to emphasize that his disqualification was a blow not to himself, but to the future of Zimbabwean football. “The people have approached me asking who I would support now that I’ve been disqualified. But after meeting the candidates and reviewing their narratives, it is clear: none of them can match my vision,” he asserted.

Although Magaya ultimately endorsed Nqobile Magwizi for the ZIFA presidency, his endorsement came with a strong implication that it was a reluctant choice. “Out of the remaining candidates, Magwizi is the best option, but only because the alternative is worse,” Magaya said. “No one can deliver like I would have. This is not arrogance—it’s the truth, based on what I have seen and heard.”

The preacher also expressed frustration over the rumors and uncertainty surrounding the ZIFA Congress. He used the opportunity to demand assurances for the protection of councillors and the prioritization of women’s football, matters he claimed only he had been adequately addressing. “I had plans for all sectors, from women’s football to stadium renovations. None of the other candidates can promise what I was going to deliver,” Magaya said.

Magaya made it clear that his passion for football would not be diminished by his exclusion from the race. “I will continue driving football development. If you give me Gwanzura, I will fix it. If you give me Chibuku, I will rebuild it. No one can take away my commitment to the game,” he declared.

Despite his vocal support for Magwizi, Magaya’s message was unmistakable: the ZIFA presidency has lost its best chance for meaningful reform with his disqualification. His insistence that he was the only qualified candidate casts a long shadow over the elections, leaving many to wonder what ZIFA’s future will look like without his direct involvement.

As the ZIFA councillors prepare to cast their votes, Magaya’s remarks serve as a stark reminder of the controversy and division surrounding the leadership race. For Magaya, the message is simple: the system may have sidelined him, but it cannot silence his belief that he was the only person truly capable of transforming Zimbabwean football.

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