Mahwindo Foundation donates to CAPS United F.C

In a bid to fight against the effects of the Covid 19 induced lockdown to soccer players,Mahwindo Foundation yesterday presented grocery hampers to Premier Soccer League team Caps United.

Mahwindo Foundation planted huge smiles on 35 Caps United players and its technical staff at their club house in Eastlea Harare.

President E.D Mnangagwa announced inception of national lockdown on March 23 and some of the stipulations gave a ban on sporting activities, making life hard to sports persons who largely depend on sport for survival.

Mahwindo Foundation run by socialite Wanisayi Mutandwa came to the rescue of Caps United players and they donated food hampers comprising 10kg roller meal, sugar, cooking oil and sugar beans.

Some of the players who were present at the handover ceremony include club Captain Method Mwanjali, Phineas Bamusi ,John Zhuwawu, and Ronald Chitiyo. However, some of the players could not make it to the events due to transport challenges but their hampers were received on their behalf by Captain Method Mwanjali who promised to deliver them.

Speaking to 263Bulletin soon after the handover ceremony, Mahwindo Foundation Managing Director Wanisayi “Mahwindo” Mutandwa confirmed the handover ceremony as a success.

“We managed to cater for 35 players and the technical staff. However some of the players could not make it here due to transport challenges but their hampers were received on their behalf by captain Method Mwanjali who has promised to deliver to those affected players,” said Mutandwa

Mutandwa articulated that, ” i’m urging other well wishers ,private stakeholders and corporates to join hands in assisting our beloved footballers.Special mention to my partners, Pan Jap Chief Executive Mr Bryton Ushendibaba,Danya Kalembwe and Caps United fan George Manyaya for making this function a success”.

“We are looking forward to assist more PSL clubs including my club Dynamos in future,this not the time to look at club affiliation, we are going through hard times as a nation and we are commited to help everyone in the arts and sports sector” she said.

“Our next stop are health institutions where we are targeting to deliver grocery hampers and personal protective equipment,i’m assuring the nation that we as a foundation wont stop with our job till we win this fight against the deadly Covid 19 pandemic”,said Mutandwa.

Club Captain Method Mwanjali thanked the Foundation for remembering the players during these trying times when football is on a break.

“We appreciate the efforts made by the Foundation to remember footballers during this Covid 19 induced lockdown.Football is part of our life and we largely depend on since its our career path, now this pandemic has left us with no choice except staying at home doing nothing only adhering to Covid 19 precautionary measures, said Mwanjali.

Caps United Administration manager, Morton Dodzo vehemently urged other stakeholders to assist players during these hard times.

Since the inception of Covid 19 induced lockdown, Mahwindo Foundation has donated to Chitungwiza, Banket, Zimbabwean local artists and Caps United.