FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has praised Zimbabwe’s Marshall Munetsi for his selfless contributions to the betterment of life of the children in the native communities in Zimbabwe.
The 26-year-old recently signed a contract extension with his French club Stade de Reims, when after signing the new contract, the club and Marshall entered into a ‘special agreement’.
For each kilometer the midfielder runs during games, the club will donate €100 to the Marshall Munetsi Foundation, which provides access to education for Children from underprivileged communities.
Fans at the stadium and TV viewers will be able to follow live the number of kilometers ran by Munetsi.
The FIFA President praised ” this magnificent initiative for Zimbabwean youth and your exemplary commitment to fight for a better world.”
FIFA’s @GelsonFernandes and Solomon Mudege visited @StadeDeReims today to meet with ???????? @MarshallMunetsi, presenting him with a special letter, ball and shirt, on behalf of the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. pic.twitter.com/twb0BDsYf6
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) May 10, 2023
The midfielder was also presented with a special letter, a ball, and a shirt, from the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino.
Munetsi has scored seven goals and made three assists in the French Ligue 1 this season.