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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Gerald Mlotshwa-led Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has expressed satisfaction over recent engagements with officials from FIFA, CAF and COSAFA.<\/p>\n

The officials from FIFA, CAF and COSAFA were in the country this week on a fact-finding mission.<\/p>\n

In a statement released on Thursday night, SRC said it held \u201cproductive meetings\u201d with the officials and they broadly agreed on the next steps to address ZIFA\u2019s current situation. Reads the statement:<\/p>\n

Throughout the week, FIFA and CAF engaged with various stakeholders and officials involved in Zimbabwean football to gather their perspectives.<\/p>\n

A common sentiment among these stakeholders was the need for strong, lawful governance structures to support Zimbabwe\u2019s return to international football, as well as a commitment to implementing necessary reforms for the sport\u2019s future development and success in the country.<\/p>\n

The SRC has also been involved in productive discussions with FIFA and CAF, including COSAFA, with a mutual goal of resolving the issues surrounding the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA).<\/p>\n

The conversations have been marked by good faith from all parties and a genuine interest in advancing solutions.<\/p>\n

The outcomes of these discussions have been promising, with the SRC, CAF, and FIFA generally agreeing on the next steps to address ZIFA\u2019s current situation.<\/p>\n

… The commission deeply appreciates the firm support and positions taken by all stakeholders involved in this week\u2019s consultations.<\/p>\n

These stakeholders have been clear about the changes needed in Zimbabwean football and have collectively called for a swift resolution to ZIFA\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n

The SRC said will provide further updates to the public on the matter in the first week of May 2023.<\/p>\n

The SRC did not reveal the issues they agreed on with representatives from both FIFA and CAF.<\/p>\n

NewsDay reported sources as saying both parties accepted that there is no way back for ousted ZIFA president Felton Kamambo and some members of his board.<\/p>\n

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