By Prince Chese
If Washington Navaya played for one of Zimbabwe’s football giants, his name would already be splashed across headlines and echoed in every sports bar.
But wearing the TelOne FC badge under coach Herbert Jampopo, his brilliance has gone largely unnoticed despite numbers that demand attention.
Seventeen goals and six assists this season tell a story of consistency, precision, and hard work. Yet, recognition has been slow to follow. It’s a familiar reality in Zimbabwean football where fame often overshadows form.
Had Navaya been donning the colors of Dynamos, CAPS United, or Scotland FC, he’d be hailed as a savior.
But football doesn’t care about club prestige; the ball only answers to skill and Navaya’s boots have been doing all the talking.
The question is simple: shouldn’t the league celebrate performance above pedigree?
Reports suggest South African sides like Durban City FC and AS Vita Club have already noticed, lining up to secure his signature.
Still, Navaya keeps his head down, quietly dismantling defenses and topping scoring charts week after week.
Recognition should follow results, not reputation. Washington Navaya isn’t just another name on the team sheet he’s the player who keeps finding the back of the net.