Manica Diamonds F.C.

Manica Diamonds
NicknameGem Boys
Founded2017
GroundSakubva Stadium, Mutare
Capacity20,000
LeagueZimbabwe Premier Soccer League
202510th

Manica Diamonds is a football team from Mutare, Zimbabwe, currently playing in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.

The club was founded in late 2017 after Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamonds Company decided to form the club to help the community. Luke Masomere was named the club's first technical director.[1] They started out in the 2018 Eastern Division zone, Zimbabwe's regional second division.

The Gem Boys were promoted after winning the 2018 Eastern Division zone with an undefeated record of 26–4–0.[2]

They announced their signings ahead of the Premier Soccer League season on 8 January 2019, including their highlight signing of Partson Jaure, a former captain for the Warriors.[3] On 3 Oct 2022, Manica Diamonds sacked Manager, Johanisi Nhumwa after a poor run of results.[4]

Financial difficulties and sale

Following financial difficulties where players were unpaid for four months, Manica Diamonds was sold to Eastern Region side African Mineral Ventures (AMV).[5] AMV informed players that it was not responsible for previous debts, and players responded by threatening to boycott fixtures.[6] AMV then proposed disbanding the senior team.[7]

References

  1. ^ Bande, Ray (November 2017). "Manica Diamond FC is born". Manica Post.
  2. ^ Bande, Ray (November 2018). "Manica Diamonds finish season unbeaten". Manica post.
  3. ^ Bande, Ray (8 January 2019). "Manica Diamonds unveil Jaure". Herald.co.zw.
  4. ^ "Manica Diamonds fire coach".
  5. ^ Reporter, Sports (16 April 2026). "Financially troubled Manica Diamonds franchise sold to African Mineral Ventures". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  6. ^ "Manica Diamonds players threaten to boycott Hardrock FC match over unpaid salaries". www.msn.com. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  7. ^ "Manica Diamonds FC new owner seeks Zifa approval to disband senior team". www.msn.com. Retrieved 28 April 2026.


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