Minnesota International

Minnesota and Southern Africa

Minnesota is aligned with five countries in Southern Africa: Angola, Botswana, Seychelles, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as well as British Indian Ocean Territory. Coaches, athletes, donors, volunteers, and staff come alongside these teammates through the strategy of Pray, Give, Go. You can learn more about each Southern Africa teammate and find their giving links and contact information below. You will also see project opportunities and any scheduled GO Trips.

Our Southern Africa Teammates 

ANGOLA
Graciano

Area Director 
7080HA00
Graciano leads a ministry to marginalized children in the Lubango region. They train them for life from the basic principles of soccer, social principles, and biblical truth. Through their work with the children, they are also reaching their families with the Gospel of Christ. 
Give to Graciano

BOTSWANA
Toloane

Area Director
7040WA00
Toloane leads basketball ministry in the inner city of Gabarone, Botswana, where he and his coaches reach and share the Word of God while teaching valuable basketball skills to children from five elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools.
Give to Toloane

ZAMBIA
Chris

Area Director
7044PA00
Chris leads discipleship and leadership development through soccer in Northern Zambia. He and his coaches work in 200 communities with 160 teams and 120+ coaches. One of his teams plays at the national level in Zambia and has the opportunity to point many to Christ.
Give to Chris

ZAMBIA
Rhoy

Area Representative

Rhoy serves alongside Simon in Central Zambia. He coaches in the Amazing Grace soccer club and is committed to developing their players into Christ-centered players who love the Lord who can reach their highest potential as players. They also provide Christian coaches with training to replicate this ministry.
Give to Rhoy

ZAMBIA
Simon

Country Director
7044P100
Simon runs a soccer league in Central Zambia with six girls and six boys teams. He is also the Zambia County Director and plans to multiply the ministry all around Zambia. He is well-connected to coaches throughout the country, including Northern Zambia where Chris serves.
Give to Simon

ZIMBABWE
David

Area Director
70453A00
David works with schools in Zimbabwe, impacting 7500 to 10000 kids per year. The aim of the program is to develop sports  and life skills and share the Gospel in order to teach young people to give back to the community in different ways. He has partnered with over half of the 1250 schools in his region.
Give to David

Country Projects

There is a need for financial support in each of the following areas. If you would like to give toward one of these needs, please the button below and make a note of which project you would like to help meet:


Transportation – Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia (total need = approximately $20,000)

Court Repair – Botswana (approximate need $5,000)

Ball Projects – Angola - $500 for each ball project in a new community

Matching Grant for ministry expansion – Botswana ($5000)


CTOs – any amount

Camps – any amount

Training (including travel)

Coaches or Athlete Bibles

Computers, phones, and other technology

Uniforms and shoes

General funding for regularly ministry expenses

Give to Minnesota International

GO Trip Opportunities

There are no open trips at this time. If you are interested in going on a Sports, Training, or Vision Trip to Southern Africa, please click the button below to contact the Regional Director of International Advancement.

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