Chairperson for Area 23 Football Heroes, Mavuto Kachimanga, has called on the corporate world and the community to support them ahead of inaugural event to honour Area 23 Sports legends.

Scheduled to take place at Don Bosco Youth Centre at the end of this year, the initiative intends to recognise and honour men and women who contributed greatly to sports in the area, while also bringing the community together through football and netball.

According to Kachimanga, this year’s event will see Area 23 Soccer Legends take on Chiuzira Legends in a football showpiece, while in netball, Area 23 will host Utatu Woyera Parish.

“We want to honour our legends while they are still alive. These are people who put Area 23 on the sports map, and this event is our way of saying thank you to them,” said Kachimanga.

He said preparations for the event are going on well and he is impressed with the progress made so far by the organising committee.

Kachimanga, however, said the success of the event will depend on support from well-wishers, companies and the community at large.

“We are appealing to the corporate world and the community to come forward and support us. Whether it’s financial support, sports equipment, or any other form of assistance, it will go a long way in making this inaugural event a success,” he added.

He said the legends event is not just about football and netball, but also about promoting unity, keeping the youth away from bad behaviour, and encouraging the next generation to take sports seriously.

The Area 23 Soccer Legends are expected to announce the full programme, including the exact date and other activities, in the coming weeks.