By Tatiana Mhararira
A Mufakose High learner and soccer star who aced his Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) November 2025 Advanced Level examinations with 2 As and 1B from a combination of three subjects is facing financial challenges which are a barrier to his tertiary dream.
David Mukuze whose parents are manual workers in the sugar plants in Triangle are incapable of raising the money required for his tertiary education.
He made headlines in 2025 after he helping Triangle United FC to secure a remarkable goalless draw against Scotland FC in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) besides him being the youngest player on the field he showed exceptional skills upsetting Scotland’s efforts to secure a win.
Mukuze completed his Ordinary level at Mufakose High in 2023 and scooped 2 Bs and 3Cs and took up a combination of History, Sociology and Family and Religious Studies, where he got the 14 points.
Mukuze said he would like to study Social Work at university but his parents’ income may be a barrier to fulfilling his dreams as they can not afford paying for his university fees.
“My parents have been paying for my primary and high school fees and at times I would assist them in paying the fees after getting some allowances from Triangle United FC but as I proceed the task can be hard for me and my parents,” said Mukuze.
He said it won’t be fair for him to give up on his dreams because of financial constraints and called on well-wishers to assist him.
“I wish to go to university and pursue my dreams. I also wish to go to a university where there is professional football team so that I will continue building my football career.
“To pass my A level studies I got motivation from my surrounding community and even Mufakose High staff who inspired me to be an educated footballer so that after football career I get something else to do,” he said.
The young talented individual has been making waves not only in academics but also on the soccer field currently serving as the goalkeeper for Zimbabwe U23 national team and also another goalkeeper for Triangle United FC.
His determination to both his studies and admiration from his peers and mentors alike motivates him to go far that’s why he is appealing for a scholarship to further his studies.
“What makes me to be able to balance soccer and academics is the commitment that I have as a person on everything that I do, I do it wholeheartedly this means that when its time for sports I do and when it’s time for school work l do the same. I do not mix the two this makes me balance the two.
“I have heard of people who assists with paying school fees for the disadvantaged learners like me who have the passion to fulfill their dreams that’s why I am appealing for such,” said Mukuze.
As Mukuze appeals for a scholarship he remains focused on his goals balancing soccer training with academic pursuits. His story serves as an inspiration to other youths demonstrating that with hard work, dedication and passion anything is possible.
