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Zimbabwe soccer great Peter Ndlovu in greats match
21 Apr 2011 at 07:29hrs | Views
ZIMBABWE soccer legend Peter Ndlovu returns to domestic action this weekend after a two week absence in which he starred for his international team Global United FC in Namibia.
"Nsukuzonke", a major signing for police side Black Mambas in the close-season, has played only 20 minutes of Castle Lager Premier Soccer League football, as a late substitute in the Harare side's opening match against Motor Action, which they lost 0-2 at Motor Action Sports Club.
The last two weeks saw the former Warriors captain feature in his other growing role as a world football ambassador, missing action when Mambas, coached by elder brother Madinda met Blue Ribbon and Zimbabwe Saints in their last two fixtures.
Ndlovu was in the colours of Global United, a German-based football project that consists of more than 300 of the world's most famous former players and coaches.
Their mission is to fight for a better climatic environment by playing exhibition games at various worldwide locations.
Rubbing shoulders with the Zimbabwean striker in the game Global United played against Namibia's Brave Warriors ex-players at the Otavi Stadium outside Windhoek on April 3 were other luminaries such as Sunday Oliseh, former captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles, as well as former South African internationals like Phil Masinga and Sean Dundee.
The glittering line-up also included former Togolese striker Bachirou Salou, who had various stints in Germany during his heyday as well as Michel Dinzey and Fabrice Akwa ofAngola.
The European contingent included players such as former German and Baye Leverkusen defender Carsten Ramelow, Danish Stig Tofting, Gunnar Halle (Norway), Uwe Schneider (Germany) andGuido Buchwald (Germany). Also in the side were five Namibia players, namely Ronnie Kanalelo, Ricardo Mannetti, Lolo Goraseb, Frank Frdericks and Sandro de Gouveia.
The Namibian side won the 4-3 on penalties following a 3 all draw after normal time in a match watched by a big crowd.
"We meet from time to time to play in charity matches that are aimed at fighting climate change and eradicating, global warming." Said Ndlovu upon his return.
"This is the second year we have played in Namibia as we were also there just before the World Cup last year. We also play some of the games in Germany" said Ndlovu, who joined the the prestigious grouping in 2009.
He added "I only arrived back two days before the last game against Saints and only trained for two days."
His coach Ncube confirmed Ndlovu's return. "Peter has been away and should be back when we play Chicken Inn at Morris Depot next week." said Ncube.
Ndlovu, who is on loan to Mambas has from Highfield United, is also the brand ambassador of the Zimbabwe Volkswagen Juniors programme, and took a national ( Under-13 side to Germany alongside Edzai Kasinauyo, last year.
According to their website, Global United Foot ball Club is the first football-non-profit organisation that is committed to sustainable, social climate protection and to fighting the increasingly devastating effects of climate change.
All the match proceedings are donated to organisations and research institutions dedicated to fighting climate change.
The-organisation's highly travelled founder, Lutz Pfannenstiel, is no stranger to Zimbabwean football. He was hired by shortlived Warriors coach Tom Saintfiet as goalkeepers' trainer in September last year but lasted only a day after the Belgian ran into problems with his work permit
Presently, Pfannenstiel heads German side 1899 Hoffenheim's international scouting and relations programme.
"Nsukuzonke", a major signing for police side Black Mambas in the close-season, has played only 20 minutes of Castle Lager Premier Soccer League football, as a late substitute in the Harare side's opening match against Motor Action, which they lost 0-2 at Motor Action Sports Club.
The last two weeks saw the former Warriors captain feature in his other growing role as a world football ambassador, missing action when Mambas, coached by elder brother Madinda met Blue Ribbon and Zimbabwe Saints in their last two fixtures.
Ndlovu was in the colours of Global United, a German-based football project that consists of more than 300 of the world's most famous former players and coaches.
Their mission is to fight for a better climatic environment by playing exhibition games at various worldwide locations.
Rubbing shoulders with the Zimbabwean striker in the game Global United played against Namibia's Brave Warriors ex-players at the Otavi Stadium outside Windhoek on April 3 were other luminaries such as Sunday Oliseh, former captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles, as well as former South African internationals like Phil Masinga and Sean Dundee.
The glittering line-up also included former Togolese striker Bachirou Salou, who had various stints in Germany during his heyday as well as Michel Dinzey and Fabrice Akwa ofAngola.
The European contingent included players such as former German and Baye Leverkusen defender Carsten Ramelow, Danish Stig Tofting, Gunnar Halle (Norway), Uwe Schneider (Germany) andGuido Buchwald (Germany). Also in the side were five Namibia players, namely Ronnie Kanalelo, Ricardo Mannetti, Lolo Goraseb, Frank Frdericks and Sandro de Gouveia.
The Namibian side won the 4-3 on penalties following a 3 all draw after normal time in a match watched by a big crowd.
"We meet from time to time to play in charity matches that are aimed at fighting climate change and eradicating, global warming." Said Ndlovu upon his return.
"This is the second year we have played in Namibia as we were also there just before the World Cup last year. We also play some of the games in Germany" said Ndlovu, who joined the the prestigious grouping in 2009.
He added "I only arrived back two days before the last game against Saints and only trained for two days."
His coach Ncube confirmed Ndlovu's return. "Peter has been away and should be back when we play Chicken Inn at Morris Depot next week." said Ncube.
Ndlovu, who is on loan to Mambas has from Highfield United, is also the brand ambassador of the Zimbabwe Volkswagen Juniors programme, and took a national ( Under-13 side to Germany alongside Edzai Kasinauyo, last year.
According to their website, Global United Foot ball Club is the first football-non-profit organisation that is committed to sustainable, social climate protection and to fighting the increasingly devastating effects of climate change.
All the match proceedings are donated to organisations and research institutions dedicated to fighting climate change.
The-organisation's highly travelled founder, Lutz Pfannenstiel, is no stranger to Zimbabwean football. He was hired by shortlived Warriors coach Tom Saintfiet as goalkeepers' trainer in September last year but lasted only a day after the Belgian ran into problems with his work permit
Presently, Pfannenstiel heads German side 1899 Hoffenheim's international scouting and relations programme.
Source - TNZ
