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Moses Chunga

Eddie Chikamhi Senior Sports Reporter
FORMER Zimbabwe international Moses “Bambo” Chunga has hit the ground running in his new appointment as the national Under-17 soccer team coach as he sets out for Bulawayo this weekend to scout for talent.

Chunga, whose first assignment comes up next month at the COSAFA Under-17 Championships in Mauritius, says he has put in place a crash programme which will also see him visiting Esigodini today for a schools’ football tournament.

The DeMbare legend said ZIFA made a good decision to deploy him in the junior ranks because of his passion for scouting and grassroots development.

“It’s all about the passion. I am very happy and I have great satisfaction with this appointment. I believe I have that talent to scout for talent and to develop talents.

“We have to know that in life not all people can see. There are some people who have eyes but cannot see. I think I am that kind who can see where the talent is. I think this generation of players is very lucky,” said Chunga.

Chunga is today expected to attend a football tournament in Esigodini featuring about 30 schools teams from the Under-15 and Under-17s.

The former Dynamos coach will also conduct trials for the Bulawayo province at the Raylton Sports Club tomorrow. Chunga has to have a team in place for the COSAFA Under-17 Championship which returns for a second year in Mauritius from July 21-30 with eigh