Zimbabwe dominates at University of Zambia foot golf wellness tournament

LUSAKA – Zimbabwe’s Foot Golf Team delivered a commanding performance at the University of Zambia Foot Golf Wellness Tournament held on 21 February 2026, scooping the majority of medals across all categories in a competition that showcased regional talent and youth development.

The Zimbabwean delegation travelled to Zambia from 20 to 22 February, drawing 61 players from Mashonaland Central (15), Mashonaland East (4), Harare (10), Masvingo (1) and Midlands (31). Midlands Province contributed the largest contingent, underlining its growing dominance in the sport.

Four competitive categories featured at the tournament: junior boys and girls, men and women, senior men and senior women, as well as senior men plus. The Midlands province alone fielded 14 junior players from Charles Wraith Primary School, while Mashonaland Central contributed six juniors from Chiwaridzo Primary School. Senior players represented districts including Kwekwe, Gweru, Mberengwa and Shurugwi.

The games were staged at the University of Zambia in Lusaka, with teams arranged into 20 mixed groups of four. Play began at 10am and concluded at 2:30pm. Zimbabwe embassy officials based in Lusaka visited the venue in the morning to meet and encourage the team.

Despite concerns over the hosts’ late arrival and general organisation, the competition proceeded smoothly, with well-marked fields and properly constituted teams ensuring fair play.

Zimbabwe stamped its authority early in the junior divisions. In the junior boys’ category, Handrick Ndhlovu of Charles Wraith Primary School clinched gold, followed by Lionel Nyamunetsa and Tyran Chidende, also of Charles Wraith, securing podium finishes.

The junior girls’ category was equally impressive, with Nenyasha Sithole of Charles Wraith taking first place, followed by Nicole Piruma and Aisha Phiri, further cementing Zimbabwe’s dominance at grassroots level.
In the men’s category, Taurai V. Kademeteme claimed gold for Zimbabwe, while Zambia’s Chileshe Chileshe and Agripa Zulu settled for silver and bronze respectively.

Zimbabwean women swept their category, with Margial Majoko taking first place, followed by Madi Enia and Vimbai Rubaya.
The senior women’s division was an all-Zimbabwe affair, as Diniwe B. Dube finished first ahead of Angelica Garira and Vupenyu Chitoro.

In senior men, Zambia’s Mwape Notumbi secured gold, but Zimbabwe’s Fanuel Mabhungu and Cleophas Kwezera ensured the visitors remained firmly on the podium.

Zimbabwe completed its medal haul in the senior men plus category, where Stanslous R. Nyachowe led Jakopo Pasipamire and Hon Eleven Kambizi in an all-Zimbabwe top three finish.
The closing ceremony was officiated by the Dean of Students at the University of Zambia, who commended the spirit of wellness and cross-border sporting cooperation demonstrated during the tournament.
In his post-tournament observations, Midlands Schools Inspector for Physical Education, Sport and Arts, Cleophas Kwezera, noted that while the hosts faced organisational shortcomings, the fields were well prepared and team arrangements were handled efficiently. He described the wellness programme as a success and hailed the players’ discipline and performance.
Zimbabwe’s emphatic showing at the regional wellness tournament signals the country’s rising stature in foot golf, particularly at junior and senior grassroots levels, with Midlands Province emerging as a powerhouse in the sport.
LUSAKA – Zimbabwe’s Foot Golf Team delivered a commanding performance at the University of Zambia Foot Golf Wellness Tournament held on 21 February 2026, scooping the majority of medals across all categories in a competition that showcased regional talent and youth development.

The Zimbabwean delegation travelled to Zambia from 20 to 22 February, drawing 61 players from Mashonaland Central (15), Mashonaland East (4), Harare (10), Masvingo (1) and Midlands (31). Midlands Province contributed the largest contingent, underlining its growing dominance in the sport.

Four competitive categories featured at the tournament: junior boys and girls, men and women, senior men and senior women, as well as senior men plus. The Midlands province alone fielded 14 junior players from Charles Wraith Primary School, while Mashonaland Central contributed six juniors from Chiwaridzo Primary School. Senior players represented districts including Kwekwe, Gweru, Mberengwa and Shurugwi.

The games were staged at the University of Zambia in Lusaka, with teams arranged into 20 mixed groups of four. Play began at 10am and concluded at 2:30pm. Zimbabwe embassy officials based in Lusaka visited the venue in the morning to meet and encourage the team.

Despite concerns over the hosts’ late arrival and general organisation, the competition proceeded smoothly, with well-marked fields and properly constituted teams ensuring fair play.

Zimbabwe stamped its authority early in the junior divisions. In the junior boys’ category, Handrick Ndhlovu of Charles Wraith Primary School clinched gold, followed by Lionel Nyamunetsa and Tyran Chidende, also of Charles Wraith, securing podium finishes.

The junior girls’ category was equally impressive, with Nenyasha Sithole of Charles Wraith taking first place, followed by Nicole Piruma and Aisha Phiri, further cementing Zimbabwe’s dominance at grassroots level.
In the men’s category, Taurai V. Kademeteme claimed gold for Zimbabwe, while Zambia’s Chileshe Chileshe and Agripa Zulu settled for silver and bronze respectively.

Zimbabwean women swept their category, with Margial Majoko taking first place, followed by Madi Enia and Vimbai Rubaya.
The senior women’s division was an all-Zimbabwe affair, as Diniwe B. Dube finished first ahead of Angelica Garira and Vupenyu Chitoro.

In senior men, Zambia’s Mwape Notumbi secured gold, but Zimbabwe’s Fanuel Mabhungu and Cleophas Kwezera ensured the visitors remained firmly on the podium.

Zimbabwe completed its medal haul in the senior men plus category, where Stanslous R. Nyachowe led Jakopo Pasipamire and Hon Eleven Kambizi in an all-Zimbabwe top three finish.

The closing ceremony was officiated by the Dean of Students at the University of Zambia, who commended the spirit of wellness and cross-border sporting cooperation demonstrated during the tournament.

In his post-tournament observations, Midlands Schools Inspector for Physical Education, Sport and Arts, Cleophas Kwezera, noted that while the hosts faced organisational shortcomings, the fields were well prepared and team arrangements were handled efficiently. He described the wellness programme as a success and hailed the players’ discipline and performance.
Zimbabwe’s emphatic showing at the regional wellness tournament signals the country’s rising stature in foot golf, particularly at junior and senior grassroots levels, with Midlands Province emerging as a powerhouse in the sport.