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Minister of State for Manicaland Province Mandi Chimene (left), Yadah Tv representative Zwanai Kawadza and Ceo of the local organising committee Cosmas Chiringa , pose for a photo with some of the donated soccer kits for the ten Provinces at the ongoing National Youth Games at Mutare Polytechnic yesterday

Ray Bande in MUTARE
PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance leader Prophet Walter Magaya’s donation of 11 soccer kits was handed over yesterday to all the provincial soccer teams taking part in this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe National Youth Games underway here. The 13th edition of the National Youth Games got underway yesterday after Sunday’s official opening by Vice President Emerson Mnangagwa.

The donation, which was handed over to the provincial representatives, was a valuable contribution given that some teams had only one kit for the week -long competitions.

Northern Region Division One side Yadah Gunners coach Zwanai Kawadza, who handed over the donation on behalf of Prophet Magaya, said the gesture is yet another demonstration of the PHD leader’s love for football.

“Prophet Magaya has always been like that as we all know that he loves sport in general and football in particular. He has done it for the Warriors and he decided to do it again here for the National Youth Games,” he said.

Team Manicaland general manager James Mwonzora, whose team was the biggest beneficiary after receiving two kits, hailed Prophet Magaya for the donation.

“We are really thankful to the Prophet for his donation. It will go a long way in making our job easier as well as motivate the youngsters to do better. Given that these days it is hard for corporates top partner football and sport in general, we are really thankful to him and the church. We sincerely hope that other stakeholders will do the same and help our youths showcase their talents,” said Mwonzora.

In the past, the PHD leader, who is bankrolling Yadah Gunners, has channelled resources to football on numerous occasions in cash or kind.

The hugely popular preacher bailed out national teams financially.