FAWUZ RECRUITMENT AND DISTRIBUSTION OF Z-CARDS

The delegation leader Thulaganyo Gaoshubelwe who is a Board Member, said they were in Zambia to find out on the ground about the status of footballers union and the progress that has been made.“We are here to hear from you about what you have achieved so far, challenges you are facing and also to brief you about the process and path to Fifpro

membership,” He said while addressing Fawuz management.

The General Secretary of Fawuz Linos Chalwe told the Fifpro team that FAWUZ was the only registered footballers union in Zambia which is recognized by the Government and the Football Association of Zambia and any reported existence of other Unions is far from the truth.

“Fawuz was formally registered on the 10th February,2016 and it has achieved a lot in the twelve months of its existence without a budget,” he said“ Since formation we have set up a Secretariat and website, carried out limited recruitment of members,publicized the union in both print and electronic media, obtained recognition from FAZ and Government,” he added.

“ It has been difficult to operate without a budget and FAWUZ is currently constrained by financial resourcess to carry out its mandate as we do not have transport ,no full time staff and office equipment,” he said.

The Fifpro team carried out an extensive on site inspection of records of Fawuz and visited a few stakeholders including Football Association of Zambia(FAZ) and met with the General SecretaryPonga Liwewe. The FIFPRO team also watched the Zambia vs South Africa Total Under 20 African Cup of Nations semi final at Heroes Stadium in Lusakabefore departing for Zimbabwe and South Africa

SOURCE: Fawuz Media unit .