By Terrence Mwedzi
The return of Zimbabwe’s celebrated striker Knowledge Musona (Smiling Assassin), to the domestic league after parting ways with Saudi Pro club Al-Okhdood, is a welcome development.
This is the moment that I firmly believe that every football-loving fan has been waiting for.
His recent surprise move to the newcomers, Scotland FC was like adding icing on the cake, and from the look of things, he is going to add value to his new club, and the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, as well.
His vast experience and knowledge in the field of play will guide and motivate the young players who wish to be like him in the future.
Though he is in the twilight of his respected and divine football career, I believe he still has a lot to offer to his club, the ZPSL, and the national team.
Maybe he can be convinced to come out of international retirement
In the same vein I hope the German gaffer, Michael Nees, will manage to convince him to come out of retirement and do what he knows best before he hangs up the boots permanently.
I am one of the football pundits who believe that his retirement from international football was primarily triggered by the ZIFA’s highest level of unprofessionalism. It is my sincere hope that he will be added into the national team because we have international assignments that are waiting for us.
It is also heartwarming that before he was released by his previous Saudi Arabian club, Al Okhdood, his experience, speed, and goal-scoring instincts on the field saved the club from relegation.
I personally think him playing in the Saudi Pro League gave him more exposure and experience because before he joined Al-Okhdood, he played for Al-Riyadh and Al-Tai.
In a nutshell, he has seen it all. Undoubtedly, at his current football club, he’s going to foster a strong team dynamic.
Mabvira Bvira are changing the face of Zimbabwean football
Lest we forget that Musona is also one of the best players who helped the Warriors of Zimbabwe qualify for the AFCON edition in 2017, 2019, and 2021.
In this vein, his football footprints are all over the place for everyone to see.His attacking versatility and international pedigree are out of this world, and his work ethic is unquestionable.
What a down-to-earth, talented star, Smiling Assassin!
It is quite refreshing that our Premier Soccer League is now attracting big players who play abroad.
Back in the day, we had a large number of Zimbabwean players who retired in foreign soils—in the same breath, this simply means there is now a bit of order and direction in our domestic league, though we still have a long way to go to match the required modern football standards.
In essence, we are slowly but surely getting there.
I am more than happy that they joined forces with players like Khama Billiat, Walter Musona, and Terrence Dzvukamanja, among others, making it his first time playing for a professional club in his home country, none other than Zimbabwe.
What a moment! As a soccer lover, I agree with his decision to join the fastest-rising football club—Scottland FC, affectionately known as Mabviravira—at a time when the club is now in the title race, which means he has to deliver soon rather than later on the field of play. We expect more fireworks from him.
I would like to thank Scottland FC for investing in players, molding talent, and bringing both inexperienced and experienced players on board—these are perfect standards that we all want to see.
Give credit where its due
With the inclusion of stars like Knowledge Musona in the club, we are likely to witness some interesting matches in the domestic league and more fans keen to come to stadiums.
Yes, the bar is rising courtesy of Scotland FC. I am appealing to the local football clubs to convince foreign-based players to come back home to add value to our league. Undoubtedly, Mabviravira is now a magnet for the best players.
I can safely say it is now the Sundowns FC of the Zimbabwean football league. It is time to give credit where it’s due.
I personally think that our football leaders should come up with more programs to honor iconic footballers like Musona; their contribution to the national team should not go unnoticed. I feel that they should be rewarded whilst they are still alive.
This is the Musona moment, and it is time to prove and add more value to his football career.
Terrence Mwedzi is a writer, football pundit, and international award-winning Poet. He writes to Digital Sunday Express newspaper in his own capacity. He is currently residing in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, and can be contacted at +27611370088.
