Zimbabwe Saints F.C.
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| Full name | Zimbabwe Saints | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | Chikwata "The Team" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founded | 1931 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | Barbourfields Stadium Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (Capacity 35,000) |
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| Chairman | Elliot Manduna | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manager | Godfrey Paradza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Division One | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006/07 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zimbabwe Saints FC is a Zimbabwe Football Association Southern Region Division One, club based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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[edit] History
One of the oldest clubs in Zimbabwe, it was formed in 1931 out of several teams which had their origins from Shona speaking areas but based in Bulawayo. The name Mashonaland United FC was adopted up until 1975 when nationalist leaders such as Dr Herbert Ushewokunze and Dr Joshua Nkomo felt tribal names were causing divisions among African people. It then changed its name to Zimbabwe Saints Footbal Club. Among some of its early players include the current Vice President of Zimbabwe and the patron of ZIFA, Honourable Joseph Msika.
The "Chauya Chikwata" as it's nicknamed was arguably one of the best teams in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Famous for its youth development, the club has been home to some of the finest footballers to ever grace the Zimbabwean national team such as Joseph Machingura, Agent Sawu, Muzondiwa Mugadza, Ronald Sibanda, Henry McKop, Ephraim Chawanda, Gibson Homela, John Sibanda, Ebson "Sugar" Muguyo to name just a few.
The most famous class of 1988 coached by Roy Baretto went on a 23 game unbeaten streak to capture the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Championship in style. They were also losing semi-finalists of CECAFA Club championships in 1988. It went on to play in the CAF Club Champions Cup in 1989 and was eliminated in the quarter finals.
In-club fighting has been the major cause of the club's decline. The club was demoted 2 times in 2004 and 2006. In 2007 a new executive led by seasoned administrator Elliot Manduna was elected into office. Since then the club has been on a rebuilding exercise. It introduced a development side currently playing in Division Two.
[edit] Honours
- Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League: 2
- 1977, 1988
- Zimbabwean Cup: 3
- 1977, 1979, 1987
- Zimbabwean Independence Trophy: 2
- 1989 , 1998
[edit] Performance in CAF Competitions
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1 appearance
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- 1989: Quarter-Final
[edit] Players
[edit] Current squad
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[edit] Notable Past Players
Muzondiwa "Mzoe" Mugadza- Ronald "Gidiza" Sibanda
- Agent "Ajira" Sawu
- Eddie Mukahanana
- George Ayibu
- Stanley Mutasa
- Henry "Bully" McKop
- Joseph "Razorman" Machingura
- Howard Mago
- Chris Kahwema
- Innocent Rwodzi
- Melusi Nkiwane
- Chemi Hunidzarira
- Ephraim "Rock" Chawanda
- John Sibanda
- Obey Sova
- Godwin Mangayi
- Chipo "Jackroller" Tsodzo
- Dumisani "Dunga" Dube
- Mlungisi "Stix" Ndebele
- Gibson "Homs" Homela
- Edson "Sugar" Muguyo
- Bruce "Jungleman" Grobbelaar
- Onias Musana
- William "Gwejegweje" Sibanda
- Gofrey Paradza
- Moses "Madhala Boy" Moyo
- Matambanashe Sibanda
- Max "Shaluza" Tshuma
[edit] Staff
[edit] Current Executive
- Chairman - Elliot Manduna
- Vice Chairman - Andrew Chadya
- Secretary General - Patrick Tichaona Hokonya
- Organising Secretary - Jabulani Chinyangarara
- Treasurer - Caleb Sengu
- Committee Member - Norble Mhlanga
- Club Patron - Esau Mupfumi
[edit] Current staff
- Technical Director - Gibson Homela
- Head Coach - Godfrey Paradza
- Assistant Coach - Gift Tembo
- Development Coach - Michael Gumede
- Juniors Coach - Peter Kavhisa
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