Sports Correspondent – The Harare Elite Junior Football Development League (HEJFDL), in partnership with DZ Social Services, is set to host an exciting Under-10 and Under-12 football tournament on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at DZ Stadium.

The tournament is aimed at promoting junior football development, identifying emerging talent and providing young footballers with an opportunity to showcase their abilities.

According to HEJFDL Vice-Chairman J. Ndlovu, the event is all about nurturing talent, developing young players and creating opportunities for the growth of grassroots football in Zimbabwe.

Ndlovu said the tournament would bring together several junior football academies in a competitive environment designed to encourage the development of young players.

The Under-12 category will feature four groups, with Group A comprising Buddies for Life, Power Academy and Another Chance Academy.

Group B consists of DZ Academy, Africa Elite Academy and Gaza Stars Academy, while Group C has Real Vision Academy, New Life Academy and Dzikwa Trust.

Group D will feature Yadah Academy, NC Sports Academy and Gillingham Academy.

In the Under-10 category, Group A comprises DZ Academy, Yadah Academy and Gillingham Academy.

Group B features Buddies for Life, NC Sports Academy and Dzikwa Trust, while Group C has Power Academy, Africa Elite Academy and Real Vision Academy.

Group D will see New Life Academy, Gaza Stars Academy and Another Chance Academy competing against each other.

The event is also expected to attract junior football scouts and sports agents, providing an important platform for talented youngsters to gain visibility and potentially attract opportunities beyond grassroots football.

All football enthusiasts, parents, sports stakeholders and members of the public have been invited to attend and support the young players.

The tournament’s vetting process is scheduled to begin at 8:30am.

Organisers say the event promises an exciting showcase of Zimbabwe’s emerging football talent, with the broader objective of strengthening junior football development and creating opportunities for the next generation of footballers.