BULAWAYO’s women football teams Burrow Jets and New Orleans will curtain raise the crack ZNA Commander’s Charities Shield final between Highlanders and Caps United set for Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.

It is the first time in the history of the four year old tournament that women have been given an opportunity to showcase their skills.

ZNA Charities secretariat Staff Officer Grade One, Lieutenant-Colonel Fabian Chitungo confirmed that fans will be treated to some sublime skills by the two Bulawayo teams before the blockbuster standoff between holders Highlanders and Caps United.

“We have considered Bulawayo based women teams due to logistical issues and this is just to give them an opportunity to showcase their skills,” said Lt Col Chitungo.

Zimbabwe Women Football vice chairperson, Samukeliso Silengane said they felt humbled by the army commanders’ gesture to give them an opportunity to market their game.