Edward Sadomba hails ‘sporty’ budget
FORMER Dynamos and Warriors striker Edward “Duduza” Sadomba has hailed Government’s move to set aside US$9 million for the rehabilitation of sports facilities.
“It’s better than a hat trick in football, a six in cricket or a hole in one in golf.
“What this move will do is give youngsters something to do. Yes most of them are trying their hands at being Zimdancehall artistes but the gifted sporting kid presently has nowhere to horn his or her skills,” said the Mbare born and bred Sadomba.
In announcing his 2018 National Budget in Harare on Thursday, Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube reiterated that Government is committed to the rehabilitation of sport and recreation facilities.
“There is a deliberate intention to resuscitate and or develop multi purpose sports and recreation facilities throughout the country to attain world standards,” said Ncube.
“This comes at a time when the nation is set to host Cosafa and the All Africa Games in 2019. The resuscitation will target major sports facilities which include Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex and Khumalo Hockey Stadium as a priority. The resuscitation will cascade to other towns. The budget allocates US$9, 1 million.”
While expressing concern about how past projects aimed at rehabilitating sports facilities were chocked by corrupt officials, Sadomba added that the latest move show how “President ED and his Government are in touch with the needs of the country.”
“The budget has something for everyone, including us in the sports sector. You can see that they (Government) are on to something and I believe they really deserve our support,” said the former DeMbare man.
“My appeal is that every cent of the allocated money finds its way to the intended