Gutu and Zimuto Youth Kick Out Drugs Through Sport

📅 Published: August 16, 2025

Curated by AllZimNews.com

Godfrey Mushamba, Chairperson of the event’s disciplinary committee, said the main goal was to promote sport as both a career path and a protective activity against drug abuse, especially among youth still in or recently out of school. “Sport gives youth purpose and direction,” said Mushamba. “Once they’re engaged in football or netball, they stay off the streets and away from drugs. ” He added that there are plans to expand support for netball to ensuregender inclusivity, though attendance and participation among young women remain low. “We want to promote both football and netball as viable career options.

But we need more girls to come on board,” he said.

Beyond personal development, Mushamba noted that sport can help put local talent on the map internationally, boosting opportunities for young Zimbabweans at home and abroad.

Team leader Robson Kurwaechoed the sentiment, urging amindset shiftamong youth and communities.

He emphasized that sport is no longer just for fun — it’s a potentialemployment avenue. “We must stop seeing football as just social entertainment.

With proper investment and support, sport can create jobs and careers,” Kurwa said.

The tournament, which unfolded under chilly weather conditions, was a clear demonstration of sport’s power tomobilize,motivate, andinspireyoung people toward positive life choices.

As Zimbabwe continues to battle a rising tide of drug and substance abuse among youth, grassroots initiatives like this offer not just recreation — butreal hope.

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