Club Overview
Hunyani United Football Club is a Harare-based Zimbabwean football club competing in the ZIFA Eastern Region Division Two. Founded in 2026 by Hunyani Constituency Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Hon Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa, the club was established with a clear strategic mandate: to progress through the domestic football pyramid and attain top-flight Premier Soccer League (PSL) status through disciplined governance, competitive performance, and structured youth development.
Year of Formation: 2026
League Status & Competitive Pathway
Current League: Zifa Eastwrn Region Division Two
Target League (Short-Term): Zimbabwe Eastern Region Soccer League (Division One)
Ultimate Target: Premier Soccer League (PSL)
Governing Body: Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)
Home Ground
Primary Venue: Airport Ground, Robert Mugabe International Airport, Hatfield, Harare.
Club Colours
Primary Colours: White and Sky Blue
Symbolism of colours
White: Symbolises integrity, transparency, and fair play. It reflects the club’s commitment to clean governance, discipline, and professionalism both on and off the pitch.
Sky Blue: Represents aspiration, freedom, and forward momentum. It embodies the club’s upward trajectory, ambition for promotion, and belief in limitless potential as Hunyani United FC targets Division One and the PSL.
Together, White and Sky Blue project an identity of purity of purpose and skyward ambition, aligning the club’s visual brand with its long-term strategic vision.
Vision
To become a sustainable Premier Soccer League club that consistently competes at the highest level of Zimbabwean football while developing elite local talent and contributing to national sports tourism.
Mission
Progress systematically through Zimbabwe’s football divisions
Operate under professional governance and financial discipline
Develop and retain high-quality Zimbabwean players
Build a commercially viable and community-supported football brand
Club Hierarchy & Management Structure
Patron & President
Hon Tongai Mnangagwa
Provides strategic leadership, national-level advocacy, and long-term vision oversight.
Chairman
Jeremy Tongai Mnangagwa
Leads governance, commercial strategy, and board oversight.
Administrator
Simba Jemwa
Manages daily operations, league compliance, registrations, and administrative coordination.
Head Coach – Basil Makoni
Oversees first-team performance, tactical approach, training, and player development.
Team Manager – Knowmore Chiveve
Manages matchday operations, player welfare, logistics, and coordination with technical and administrative staff.
Kit Manager – Armstrong Chimanimire
Responsible for all team equipment, kits, inventory management, and league compliance.
Playing Philosophy
Hunyani United FC adopts a modern, results-driven approach:
Tactical discipline and physical conditioning
Structured build-up play with aggressive transitions
Youth integration aligned with competitive objectives
Winning mentality balanced with long-term development
Youth Development
Structured youth teams feeding into the senior side
Community talent identification programs
Coaching, mentorship, and life skills development
Long-term player retention and squad continuity
Promotion Strategy & Roadmap
Phase 1: Division Two → Division One (1–2 Seasons)
Build a balanced squad of youth and experienced players
Maintain consistent league performance
Strengthen fitness, sports science, and match analysis
Outcome: Promotion to Division One and semi-professional stability
Phase 2: Division One Consolidation (2–3 Seasons)
Transition to a fully semi-professional club
Formalise youth academy and coaching structures
Improve matchday operations, branding, and supporter engagement
Outcome: Consistent promotion contender
Phase 3: Division One → PSL Promotion (3–5 Seasons)
Meet PSL club licensing requirements
Secure long-term commercial sponsorship
Strengthen squad and technical staff for top-flight demands
Expand national fan base and media visibility
Outcome: Promotion to PSL and entry into elite Zimbabwean football
Governance Philosophy
Clear separation of strategic, operational, and technical roles ensures accountability, professionalism, and scalability as the club ascends to Division One and PSL.
Commercial & Investment Proposition
Promotion-focused growth offers partners:
Kit and stadium branding
Matchday visibility
Digital and media exposure
Association with a growing, ambitious Zimbabwean football brand
Hunyani United Football Club
Built for Promotion. Ready for the PSL.