The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) says all football activities remain suspended despite the relaxation of lockdown conditions by the government.
In a statement to the media, ZIFA Communications and Competitions Manager, Xolisani Gwesela said the association stands guided by the government, CAF and ZIFA. He said:
As is the norm, the path to normalcy shall be derived from the policies implemented by the Government of the Republic and guidance from CAF and FIFA.
The Association in supporting the government decision notes that the only important issue at the moment is the safety and health of all football stakeholders and the nation as a whole.
ZIFA is confident that football action will return soon to play its part in the healing and resuscitating our beautiful.
Gwesela added that ZIFA was planning to resume football activities in August/September but will do so in consultation with CAF and FIFA. He said:
In its meeting on the 3rd of May 2020, the ZIFA Emergency Committee also noted that other football associations were planning to resume football operations around August/September 2020 and has tentatively set this date as to when our leagues will commence should our Government announce the complete end of the lockdown any day before the envisaged dates. The resumption of football activities will also be done in consultation with CAF and FIFA.