Chimedza provides hope for the underprivileged.

Colbert Chimedza may be one of Harare’s prominent businessmen, but he has never forgotten his humble beginnings, and the 4May International owner says he has founded a football academy in order to give underprivileged children hope for a better future.

Chimedza is the owner of FC Porto Dragon Force Academy, a project he is partnering with Portuguese football giants FC Porto.

The six months old academy based in Borrowdale has an enrolment of about 150 football playing kids, including girls.

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