In a significant development for Stade de Reims, Marshal Munetsi, the prominent Zimbabwean international and key player for the Warriors, has been named the first vice-captain of the French Ligue 1 club ahead of the new season. This promotion highlights Munetsi’s integral role within the team, reflecting his leadership and commitment since joining the club in 2019 from South African giants Orlando Pirates.
The appointment comes as Teddy Teuma, who joined Stade de Reims last year, steps up as the new captain. The club’s statement emphasized Munetsi’s important contribution to team cohesion and his role in integrating younger players, underscoring his value in the locker room.
“Marshall Munetsi, recognized for his key role in the integration of young people and the cohesion of the group, will continue to occupy a central place in the SDR locker room,” Stade de Reims announced. The statement also noted that Emmanuel Agbadou and Yehvann Diouf have emerged as significant figures in the team’s collective leadership.
Captain Teddy Teuma expressed his pride and excitement about his new role. “It’s a source of pride and joy to wear this armband. It’s part of what I want to build with the Club. I want to be the captain that Stade de Reims deserves. I don’t claim to replace Yunis and I don’t intend to do so. There are several leaders in the locker room, including Marshall, Yehvann, and Agba. Our goal is to support the youngsters and pull the whole group up.”
Munetsi’s appointment as vice-captain signifies his continued importance to the club and his respected status among his teammates. As he steps into this leadership role, the focus will be on guiding and nurturing the next generation of talent at Stade de Reims, while continuing to contribute to the team’s success on the pitch.
In other news – Hwange woman rescued and airlifted to Bulawayo following elephant attack
A woman from Number 3 Makwika Village in Hwange, Matabeleland North Province, is recovering in Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after a harrowing encounter with an elephant. Loveness Ncube, believed to be in her 40s, sustained severe injuries, including a broken spine, while collecting charcoal from an old mine dumpsite.
Initially taken to St. Patrick’s Hospital, Ncube’s critical condition necessitated her transfer to the larger facility in Bulawayo. The incident underscores the increasing danger posed by human-wildlife conflicts, a trend exacerbated by climate change and environmental disruption. Read More
