TOMORROW is a big day for Highlanders Football Club as members are expected to vote in the next substantive treasurer and the vice-chairman. REPORT BY FORTUNE MBELE SPORTS REPORTER
Two members are vying for the treasurer’s post in the polls which also have seven candidates contesting the vice-chairman’s position.
Acting treasurer Jerry Sibanda and Charles Nondo are in the race for the hot treasurer’s seat.
All the candidates — for the two posts — threw their last dice yesterday in separate interviews with NewsDay Sport.
Treasurer’s post Sibanda: “I am here for transparency and accountability. For Highlanders to grow, that can only be when we are united as an executive and club members. It is easy to get sponsorship when there is no factionalism. I won’t be able to pay Highlanders’ debts, but I am saying the debts can be managed. That can be done by signing players on long contracts, that is, quality players that have manageable contracts. Don’t make players happy by promising them what you don’t have. Debts should be managed collectively in terms of income and expenditure.”
Charles Nondo: “I am a practical man and want to work at debt reduction through the corporate world, locally and abroad. The idea is to bring money to the club and not to administer funds that are at the club, I understand there is an accountant who can do that.
“Jerry (Sibanda) is like a brother to me. This is not rivalry and I am not into factionalism. It is a competition and I wish the two of us good luck at the end of the day. I am a team player and administering funds is below my scope, but bringing in the money.”
Vice-chairman’s post Sikhanyiso Moyo: “I have been silently sponsoring the team and recapitalising the clubhouse. I won’t promise heaven and earth and build bridges where there is no river. I want to see to it that by 2014, the club’s debt is reduced by 15%. I will ensure the growth of the clubhouse as we work collectively as an executive.”
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Mgcini Sibhalo Mpofu: “We have to work together especially in sourcing funds. Our debt is ballooning and we need to come up with a plan to reduce that debt and make sure Bosso stays afloat. I am for the people and unity of purpose. I am not for factionalism and I believe as Highlanders we have one common interest and that is for the club to progress.”
Joel Mahlangu: “Mine is development. I have sponsored tournaments and taken coaches to scout for talent for the club. I have been there for the club when it had no money, taking care of players from Harare and that shows my dedication to the club. I want to make sure that we develop our sports facility at the clubhouse and cut the figure we pay for training facilities. We have three grounds there and a borehole which is functional. I have new ideas for the clubhouse and Manwele Beer Garden.”
Wisdom Mabhena: “As a former football player, I have been there and will use the experience that I gained even as a committee member to bring input into the club. I’m young and energetic and can do the running around when needed for the chairman. Commitment, love and passion for this club are the elements that are pushing me to contest in this election.”
Leroy Maplanka: “I will make sure that the concerns, contributions and suggestions of every member of the club are acknowledged for the benefit of the system. I have an open-door policy and I will embrace everybody who is a member of the club.”
Frank Moyo: “Development is key. Working together as one family and accepting advice from the club members and supporters. The clubhouse needs to be developed for training.” Nkosinathi Ncube: “Professionalism and honesty is what it takes. Connectivity to my friends outside the country is what I will bring to the club. I can connect Highlanders to the world. The other thing that I will foster is player insurance in terms of a funeral and medical plan and the other thing is for the club to invest in the stock market and would like to work for the club in a professional set-up.”
