Reimagining Football.

The Director’s Vision: Reimagining Football

Football in Zimbabwe has always possessed raw talent, but it has often lacked a structured ecosystem for character development. At Mapogo FC, we are reimagining the pitch as a classroom. We believe that by embedding the 10 Attributes of the IB Learner Profile into our daily training, we create a 'social vaccine' against the drug scourge and a blueprint for global citizenship.

Our Blueprint: The IB Athlete

We don't just train players; we nurture individuals who strive to be:

• Inquirers: Who develop a natural curiosity about the game and their own potential.

• Knowledgeable: Who understand the science of the body, the tactics of the game, and the realities of the world.

• Thinkers: Who use critical and creative thinking to analyze complex plays and make ethical decisions.

• Communicators: Who express ideas confidently in multiple languages and collaborate effectively as a team.

• Principled: Who act with integrity, honesty, and a strong sense of fairness—the ultimate defense against the temptation of drugs.

• Open-minded: Who appreciate their own culture while remaining receptive to the perspectives and traditions of the global football community.

• Caring: Who show empathy and respect, committing themselves to service and making a positive difference in Sakubva.

• Risk-takers: Who approach uncertainty with courage and resilience, viewing failure only as a step toward mastery.

• Balanced: Who understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being to achieve personal health.

• Reflective: Who thoughtfully consider their performance and personal development to support lifelong growth.

Solving the Scourge: From At-Risk to Global Citizen

The drug crisis thrives on a lack of purpose and a lack of discipline. By demanding that our players be Principled and Balanced, we replace the "quick escape" of substance abuse with the long-term high of athletic and academic achievement.

A Mapogo FC player is not just a footballer; they are a Global Citizen equipped with the character to lead in Mutare and the competence to succeed on the world stage. We aren't just winning matches; we are winning the future of our youth.