08/04/2026
Over the Easter holidays, I had the privilege of both participating in and serving on the organising committee for the ZimPride Soccer Tournament—an incredible event that brought together Zimbabwean teams from across Australia.
Teams travelled from Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, Queensland, Alice Springs, Western Australia, Darwin, and South Australia, with a record 14 teams taking part in this year’s tournament.
It was truly a beautiful and successful tournament—one that not only showcased remarkable football talent, but also strengthened community connections while promoting social cohesion and social and emotional wellbeing.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Nokutenda Disability Foundation Inc, World Remit, Diaspora Funeral, Technofin, City of Playford, Ray White, Fulham Funerals, and CMI Toyota.
We were also honoured by the presence of the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Joe Mhishi, and the Mayor of the City of Playford, Glenn Docherty, alongside other distinguished guests.
Every team that participated was a winner—congratulations to the overall champions from Victoria for their outstanding performance! 🏆
Here are some highlights from the tournament, with more to come soon.