Harare giants Dynamos football club have announced former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) boss Jonathan Mashingaidze as the substantive chief executive officer with immediate effect.
Mashingaidze is well known for his tough stance on those that were accused of having partaken in the infamous match fixing scandal, the Asiagate. He argued that the fingered individuals should face criminal charges.
In a statement, club spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo said Mashingaidze’s appointment was in line with international club licencing framework.
“Dynamos Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jonathan Mashingaidze as the Chief Executive Officer of the club. The appointment is with immediate effect and it’s in line with the FIFA, CAF and ZIFA Club licencing framework and the club’s strategic plan.
“He will, among his key deliverables headline the club’s quest for the return to the olden glory days: commercialisation of the club’s properties: engagement of local, regional, continental and international partners: inception of the youth academy, women football structures and development structures and the coordination of the historic 60th anniversary celebrations.
“He will double as general manager of the Dembare@60 Anniversary Celebrations Organising Committee which was recently appointed. More appointments of members of the secretariat will be announced in due course. The club wishes Mashingaidze success in his new placement,” said Farawo
Farawo said Mashingaidze, a seasoned sports administrator, is expected to head the most decorated club’s secretariat, which is in charge of the strategic operations of the club.
