Zimbabwean football fraternity has come up together to lead the campaign in helping those that have been affected by Cyclone Idai.
The natural disaster has claimed hundreds of lives and damaged the infrastructure in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The Eastern Highlands region was the most affected part of the country, and several families have been displaced.
PSL clubs have been leading with messages of solidarity to the affected masses while ZIFA Eastern Region Division One side, Chiredzi Stars, has lined up a charity match on Sunday where they will donate the proceedings.
https://twitter.com/ChiredziFc/status/1107860041942618112
With the Warriors’ match against Congo Brazzaville coming up this weekend, winger Khama Billiat has conveyed a message to everyone who has been affected by Cyclone Idai.
In a video shared by H-Metro, Billiat said: “…Our hearts are with those who passed away during this cyclone. As Warriors we are going to play this game for everyone, we are one nation.”
Ahead of Sunday's decider against Congo Brazzaville.
". . .our hearts are with those who passed away during this #CycloneIdaiZW . . . as Warriors we are going to play this game for everyone . . ." @larry_moyo@online_zifa@restmutore
📷 @WilsonKakurira pic.twitter.com/vs9k8AFrXt
— H-Metro (@HMetro_) March 18, 2019
The Kaizer Chiefs star arrived in the country yesterday afternoon for camp ahead of the crucial Afcon qualifier.
Other footballers like CAPS United captain Hardlife Zvirekwi and Dynamos skipper Edward Sadomba have also shared their videos, spreading the awareness.
Currently, the death toll has risen to #89 💔
This is not a one-man job we all need to unite and help those in need#CycloneIdaiUPDATE@FIFPro @CastleLagerPSL @online_zifa @FIFProAfrica @Dembare_DotComs @HwangeFC @HighlanderBosso @KirstyCoventry @FUB_BW pic.twitter.com/v26BX1n09d
— FootballersUnionZim (@FUZ_ZIM) March 18, 2019
Let's join hands and help the affected victims of Tropical Cyclone Idai pic.twitter.com/gcjqxPAou2
— Hardlife Daniel Zvirekwi (@HZvirekwi) March 18, 2019