Scottland FC
About Us
The inception of Scottland FC was more than just about creating a football team; it was about building a community.
Year 2023, In the heart of Mabvuku, a vibrant suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe, a new chapter in local football history began with the formation of Scottland Football Club. Founded by Hon Pedzai Scott Sakupwanya, a passionate advocate for youth development and a Member of Parliament, the club was established with a vision to provide young people with opportunities to pursue their passion for football and steer them away from negative influences. The inception of Scottland FC was more than just about creating a football team; it was about building a community. Sakupwanya’s vision was to use football as a tool for social change, aiming to inspire the youth of Mabvuku to dream big and work hard. The club’s name, “Scottland FC,” though initially met with mixed reactions, symbolizes a blend of local pride and global aspirations.
Team History
Scottland Football Club was formed on January 1, 2023. As a sitting councillor and aspiring
Member of Parliament in Mabvuku, Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya decided to set up a football
club to help keep youths away from drugs. The team joined Zifa Division Two with predominantly Mabvuku players. At the start of the 2024 season, an opportunity arose when the team
that had won a ticket into the Northern Region Soccer League pulled out.
Scottland president, Sakupwanya then took up the slot and hastily assembled a team
dominated by players from the Division Two squad. With mid-season additions, the team
went on to clinch the NRSL title on first attempt.
“When we started, the team was made up of Mabvuku residents. In the past, we once had
a team called Circle Cement in Mabvuku playing in the Premier Soccer League. They were
later relegated from the Premier Soccer League.
“We then sat down and resolved to form a new team that would make it to the Premier
Soccer League and revive the good old days when we would watch PSL games almost
every two weeks at Circle Cement.
“It also fitted into our efforts to keep youths away from drugs and related activities,”
explained Sakupwanya.
- Unity
- Discipline
- Fair Play
- Victory
Vision
To champion Sport and empower the Youths for a better tomorrow
Mission
To use sport as a tool for behavioral change and promote livelihood of the youth
Who Are We?
We are a Total footballing community, a team that fosters community involvement, we are the Pride of Mabvuku, established 2023
What We Stand For:
We Stand for Community involvement, Drug awareness, Unity, Peace and Love in Football
The Pledge
Scottland FC will use football as a tool for social change, aiming to inspire the youth of Mabvuku and Zimbabwe to dream big and work hard
Motto
Unity, Discipline, Fair Play, Victory
