Former ZIFA board member, Remigio Makoni (65), has passed away. He died in Maryland, United States of America. Funeral proceedings will be held this weekend at 61 Fleming Road, Southerton.
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January 7, 1960: Remigio Makoni was born in Zimbabwe.
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2004: Elected to the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board as a development member.
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Date unspecified (a few years ago): Relocated to Maryland, United States of America.
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July 6 or early July 7, 2025: Remigio Makoni passed away in Maryland after a short illness at age 65.
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July 7, 2025: News of his death was publicly confirmed by his family.
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Weekend of July 12–13, 2025: Funeral wake scheduled to take place at 61 Fleming Road, Southerton, Harare, following completion of repatriation arrangements.
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Week of July 14–18, 2025: Burial expected to be held at the family farm
Remigio Makoni, born on January 7, 1960, was a former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board member elected in 2004. He had relocated to Maryland, USA, a few years ago. Makoni passed away at age 65 in Maryland on July 6 or early July 7, 2025, after a short illness. His family confirmed the news on July 7. The funeral wake is scheduled for the weekend of July 12–13, 2025, in Harare, with burial expected the following week at the family farm in Rusape, Zimbabwe.
During his time, ZIFA faced criticism for convening unconstitutional meetings that brought the sport into disrepute, as noted by some officials who accused the board of poor governance practices. Makoni himself believed that the local media had an agenda against the entire ZIFA leadership, which he felt undermined public trust in the association.
Despite these challenges, Makoni was recognized for his commitment to grassroots football development and was described by colleagues as a principled and hardworking administrator who prioritized the interests of the game. The controversies largely revolved around internal disputes and governance issues within ZIFA rather than personal misconduct.
Remigio Makoni served on the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board elected in 2004. The executive team he was part of included:
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Rafiq Khan – Board Chairman
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Wyatt Mpofu – Vice-Chairperson
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Charles Nhemachena – Fellow Board Member
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Remigio Makoni – Board Member for Development
This group formed the leadership of ZIFA during that period, overseeing football administration and development in Zimbabwe.
