Kwangware Football Legacy Lives On as Eddson 'Kishah' Targets Premier Soccer League Dream
- Southerton Business Times
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MASVINGO – The Kwangware name has long been synonymous with football excellence in Masvingo, producing generations of talented players who left an indelible mark on the local game. Today, that proud legacy is being carried forward by Eddson "Kishah" Kwangware, head coach of Ngundu-based Division 2B outfit Gwatipedza Mine FC.
Born at Gaths Mine Hospital in Mashava on December 28, 1979, Kwangware developed a passion for football from an early age. He attended King Mine Primary School before transferring to Temeraire Primary School in 1993, where he first showcased his talent at age 13.
He later enrolled at Temeraire High School, captaining the school's football team between 1997 and 1998 while simultaneously training with Gaths Mine FC, then competing in the Zimbabwe Division One Southern Region League.
"Training with a Division One club was a big advantage. Whenever we played at school, I was way ahead of my peers," Kwangware recalled.
After completing his secondary education in 1998, he joined Gaths Mine FC on a full-time basis. Just a year later, he captained the club to the Masvingo Division Two championship, securing promotion to Division One.
His brothers, Ernest and Maxwell Kwangware, were also part of that successful squad, extending one of Masvingo's most respected football family traditions. Kwangware credits his late father, Alois Sakala Kwangware, and his uncle Joe Machira Chete Kwangware, whom he describes as one of the finest footballers ever produced by the province, for inspiring his career.
During his playing days, he represented several clubs, including Gaths Mine FC, RFC Hotels (Ritz, Flamboyant, and Chevron), Lennox Mine FC, and Mutema Brothers. One of his career highlights came in 2007 when he helped Mutema Brothers secure promotion to Division One.
Like many Zimbabwean footballers, Kwangware was eventually forced by difficult economic conditions to seek employment in South Africa. After spending several years there, he returned home in 2022 and embarked on a coaching career.
Inspired by his uncle Cuthbert Adhazhi Kwangware and renowned South African coach Steve Komphela, Kwangware obtained a CAF D Coaching Licence and now leads Gwatipedza Mine FC.
"My main aim is to give back to the community and help underprivileged young players realise their football dreams. My ultimate ambition is to coach in the Premier Soccer League," he said.
He also acknowledged the support of club sponsors David Vurayai, Farai 'Big Fatso' Vurayai, and Edmore Gwatipedza, whom he credited with reviving competitive football in Ngundu. Their investment has already begun yielding positive results. In its debut season in the Masvingo Division 2B League, Gwatipedza Mine FC has exceeded expectations by reaching the Monomotapa Cup knockout stages while remaining among the league's strongest performers.
"The mood in camp is very positive. We have a young squad with enormous potential and plenty of room for improvement. Our target is to finish in the top four, but earning promotion to Division One would be a massive achievement for everyone associated with the club," Kwangware said.
With a rich football heritage behind him and a new generation of talent under his guidance, Eddson "Kishah" Kwangware is determined to ensure the famous family name continues to inspire Zimbabwean football for years to come.
Eddson Kishah Kwangware
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