SO Cuthbert Dube and his team have been shown the exit, but that is not the issue.
The departure is not an issue for celebration; it does not mean that the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suddenly become fine and recovered from its malaise.
Still we wonder about the fate of our beloved football.
Thus most important is who is coming on board to steer the ship out of the murky waters in which it has been stuck for a while.
We are looking into the future and as always we are optimistic.
As a nation we do not give up, failure has never been an option, we anticipate brighter days.
Without doubt there is so much that needs to happen in the soccer fraternity for it to regain the lustre of yesteryear.
Thus those aspiring to become the leaders of this most beautiful game must come on board with certain and very specific qualities for them to deliver to the expectations of the highly demanding fans.
These aspirants might learn one or two useful things from the political arena.
Our political arena is replete with dos and don’ts that aspirants will find useful.
First and foremost is that the people come first.
Never take people for granted.
The fans are the owners of the game.
A sense of national pride, a spirit of servanthood must imbue all those aspiring for office.
The current leadership of the country continues to command respect because it has respected the people and has been honest.
Despite the challenges bedevilling the country the leadership has delivered tangibles to the people.
We pray that those who want to be at the helm of our football are not seeking to occupy posts as a way to add badges and feathers on their caps.
Just ask the opposition leader who is now wallowing in the doldrums and you will know that power is not about self-aggrandisement.
We need individuals that do not only possess administrative skills but who also come with the wisdom that will not only mend our broken ZIFA but make it a better and richer organisation that cares for all its stakeholders.
Good leaders must not only possess tonnes of papers and blueprints but must have a vision for the game that will outlive and continue well after their term of office.
They must have a deep sense of nationhood and realise that football is part of our identity and that it must be protected, preserved and perpetuated.
We need to recoup our lost self-confidence.
Qualifying for tournaments must become a routine and not anything extraordinary.
Let us go back to the grassroots and unearth the Peter Ndlovus.
In place must be leaders that will inspire the young and keep dreams alive.
Our soccer leaders must foster and bring a confidence that will see our players ready to play to their last drop of blood for the motherland.
We basically need to review our whole soccer system and administration.
Instead of inviting candidates to come forward why not headhunt those we want to take us out of Egypt to the Promised Land.
There are people with proven track records when it comes to management.
And football is a business as good as any and stands to benefit from people with the requisite managerial skills.
Elsewhere in the world, football is a multi-million dollar industry run by holders of MBAs and many other qualifications.
Suitability for office must not be based on charisma or names but ability to deliver.
Beyond doubt much is expected from the leadership that will hold the reins.
The leaders must be exemplary and be the vanguard in the battle to protect and grow local football.