Andile Tshuma
Zimbabwe Gems netball Star and Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) social work student Elizabeth Mushore on Thursday (October 13) left the country for the team’s trip to South Africa for the Innovation Diamond Cup Challenge set for next month.
The lanky 21 year-old Gems defender who plays for Platinum Queens in the domestic setup (Masvingo) took up at Rivers Primary School in Mazoe and is originally from Chiweshe.
Mushore changed positions from attach to defence after she made her debut and she says that’s the highlight of her career so far.
“There are a lot of things that I have accomplished, but I can say I was proud of myself when I was called to play in defence while all along I was playing shooting and I made it. I was so happy and have also played in Pretoria in South Africa,” said Mushore.
Apart from netball, the Gems star is thankful to her former school teacher, Mr Mlambo from Pamushana High School which happens to be under Reformed Church in Zimbabwe for helping her achieve her goals.
She also is an athlete but because she can’t balance all the three: netball, athletics and school, she had to choose and leave one sport.
Mushore has also found herself playing girls’ soccer.
Mushore is however not only focusing on netball as she also uses her income from Platinum Queens to cover for her tuition and other expenses.
She claims that netball is her job and she is also excited at the opportunity of representing the country, club and playing outside.
“It’s something that I feel good about, because I’m doing it for myself, for my school (RCU), my country and club and those who support me especially my family,” she said.
Mushore missed out on the opportunity to play in Namibia in 2018 because of an injury and she considers that as one of her major setbacks.
She also encouraged other upcoming stars to do what they love and stop at nothing from going for it.
“If there’s something that you love, do it and work extra hard so that you achieve what you want in life and if you love it, go for it. My biggest advice is work hard, don’t wait for someone to pick you,” she said.
