Branton Matondo
Gokwe-based Central Region Division 1 side Paramount FC who debuted the football league this year held their first award ceremonies at Paramount Gardens in CMB Nemangwe, Gokwe where they awarded players nominated in various categories.
watumirahere.com Operations Manager Gladys Marazani who was guest of honour at the ceremony said the day went on as expected giving thumbs up to Paramount FC owner for organizing the event.
“The function was a success, we really enjoyed. So much thanks to the team president for the awards and all who made the event a success.
“Our director as WatumiraHere.com, Mr Artwell Marazani grew up in Gokwe and has passion for soccer. He is the one who came up with the idea of sponsoring Paramount FC as well as a way of reaching out as WatumiraHere.com,” said Marazani.
Paramount FC Director Jemiyas Ndogwedu who is based in Australia said the awarding ceremony is part and parcel of motivating players as well as appreciating their participation throughout the 2022 season.
“The idea of holding these award ceremonies is to reward and reinforce good behaviour, commitment and hard work because the lads did their best,” said Ndogwedu
The event held on October 1 included awards among them best player of season, most disciplined player of the season, most committed player of the season and best young player.
In what was termed an obvious case, Obert Zinyama who has since parted ways with the team for Whawha, scooped the best player of the year after playing 23 games out of 24.
The midfielder received a voucher of food hampers R 700, US$ 20 and a certified merit top up.
Top goal scorer award was clinched by two players, Obert Zinyama and Saul Moyo who each received R 700 worth of hampers and US$ 30. They both scored seven league goals apiece.
The most disciplined player award went to Tafara Maswana while the most committed player accolade went to young Johanne ‘Pogba’ Moyo.
They both went home with a hamper worth R 700, US$ 30 and certified merits courtesy of diaspora channelled firm WatumiraHere.com.
US$ 30 also went to popular supporter Prudence Nhira who had been belt and buckle with the Gokwe side, home and away.
For scooping the young player of the year award, Tapiwa Gunde (20) went home with US$ 30 and a food hamper.
