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Former Bosso coach laid to rest
26 Apr 2011 at 07:14hrs | Views
THE late FC Platinum head coach Benjamin Moyo was laid to rest at his rural Empandeni home on the 24th of April.
Moyo, (39), died at a Shurugwi motel on Friday morning after he drowned in a swimming pool while in camp with his team preparing for their Shabanie Mine encounter.
Speaking at the funeral service, Benjamin's father Paul Moyo, challenged club administrators to let the coaches do their jobs without interfering.
"What club administrators should do is to let coaches do their jobs and stop interfering.
"Isn't you (club administrators) hire coaches because you want them to do a certain job?
"But if you start interfering why then don't you coach the teams yourselves," Paul said.
A number of football personalities, who included Zifa vice-president Ndumiso Gumede, Zifa CEO Jonathan Mashingaidze, PSL chairman Twine Phiri, PSL CEO Kennedy Ndebele, Zifa board member and brother to Benjamin, Bennedict and former Highlanders chairman Ernest Sibanda attended the funeral.
They were joined by Zimbabwe Player Agents Association president, Omega Sibanda, Zimbabwe Soccer Coaches Association chairman Bheki Nyoni, businessmen and football enthusiasts Worthwhile Mugabe, Nhamo Rusamo and Chicken Inn Football Club officials led by secretary Tawengwa Hara, as well as former players such as Zenzo Moyo, Tobias Mudyambanje and Madinda Ndlovu.
Nyoni spoke highly about the late coach saying he said was committed to the development of football in the country.
"Benjy went too soon before he could fully impart most of his knowledge to other coaches.
"Before leaving for Europe he was once the chairman of the ZISCA Bulawayo Chapter and upon his return he was one person who wanted to be involved in the development of coaches and making sure that coaches get their rightful recognition.
"May his soul rest in peace," Nyoni said.
Samukeliso Silengane represented the Zimbabwe Women's Soccer League and said the late Benjy had expressed his interests in playing a part in the development of women's soccer.
"He once told me that in Europe he used to watch more of women's soccer and even encouraged us to liaise with him once our fixture is out so that some of our league matches would curtain raise FC Platinum's games.
"Actually, he was one of the few coaches who wanted women's football to be marketed in the Premier Soccer League.
"He wanted very much to be involved in the development of women's soccer and it's a pity he went away soon before watching any of those games
"As women's football board we will make sure that the league is played in honouring Benjy's dream," said Silengane.
Veteran football administrator Ernest "Maphepha" Sibanda challenged FC Platinum players to win the league for the late Benjy.
FC Platinum skipper Zephaniah Ngodzo vowed on behalf of the team to work hard and lift some silverware.
"He was a good coach and a brother to us. There are a lot of things that he wanted but above all he encouraged us to play our football and enjoy it at the same time win.
"We will work hard as a team to realise that dream which he (Benjy) had of bringing the PSL trophy to Zvishavane," Ngodzo said.
Benjy is survived by three children.
Moyo, (39), died at a Shurugwi motel on Friday morning after he drowned in a swimming pool while in camp with his team preparing for their Shabanie Mine encounter.
Speaking at the funeral service, Benjamin's father Paul Moyo, challenged club administrators to let the coaches do their jobs without interfering.
"What club administrators should do is to let coaches do their jobs and stop interfering.
"Isn't you (club administrators) hire coaches because you want them to do a certain job?
"But if you start interfering why then don't you coach the teams yourselves," Paul said.
A number of football personalities, who included Zifa vice-president Ndumiso Gumede, Zifa CEO Jonathan Mashingaidze, PSL chairman Twine Phiri, PSL CEO Kennedy Ndebele, Zifa board member and brother to Benjamin, Bennedict and former Highlanders chairman Ernest Sibanda attended the funeral.
They were joined by Zimbabwe Player Agents Association president, Omega Sibanda, Zimbabwe Soccer Coaches Association chairman Bheki Nyoni, businessmen and football enthusiasts Worthwhile Mugabe, Nhamo Rusamo and Chicken Inn Football Club officials led by secretary Tawengwa Hara, as well as former players such as Zenzo Moyo, Tobias Mudyambanje and Madinda Ndlovu.
Nyoni spoke highly about the late coach saying he said was committed to the development of football in the country.
"Benjy went too soon before he could fully impart most of his knowledge to other coaches.
"Before leaving for Europe he was once the chairman of the ZISCA Bulawayo Chapter and upon his return he was one person who wanted to be involved in the development of coaches and making sure that coaches get their rightful recognition.
"May his soul rest in peace," Nyoni said.
"He once told me that in Europe he used to watch more of women's soccer and even encouraged us to liaise with him once our fixture is out so that some of our league matches would curtain raise FC Platinum's games.
"Actually, he was one of the few coaches who wanted women's football to be marketed in the Premier Soccer League.
"He wanted very much to be involved in the development of women's soccer and it's a pity he went away soon before watching any of those games
"As women's football board we will make sure that the league is played in honouring Benjy's dream," said Silengane.
Veteran football administrator Ernest "Maphepha" Sibanda challenged FC Platinum players to win the league for the late Benjy.
FC Platinum skipper Zephaniah Ngodzo vowed on behalf of the team to work hard and lift some silverware.
"He was a good coach and a brother to us. There are a lot of things that he wanted but above all he encouraged us to play our football and enjoy it at the same time win.
"We will work hard as a team to realise that dream which he (Benjy) had of bringing the PSL trophy to Zvishavane," Ngodzo said.
Benjy is survived by three children.
Source - TNZ
