Zimbabwe international Marshall Munetsi recently appeared alongside former England goalkeeper Joe Hart in a new episode of FIFPRO’s Footballers Unfiltered released on October 15, 2025.
In the wide-ranging conversation, the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder reflected on his move to England, his community work through the Munetsi Foundation, and his ongoing campaign against fake football agents exploiting young African players.
“A dream fulfilled”
Munetsi, who joined Wolves from Stade de Reims in February 2025, described his transfer to the Premier League as the realization of a lifelong goal:
“I was in France for six-and-a-half years and my dream was always to play in England, so when the opportunity came I was so excited. I’m really enjoying every moment of it.”
Settling in the West Midlands was made easier by the region’s Zimbabwean community:
“I realised I have family around here. Moving to England, we have a lot of Zimbabweans, so it feels like home.”
Fake agents “beyond crisis” in Africa
Munetsi used the platform to sound the alarm about scam artists posing as football agents who promise African players trials and contracts abroad.
“It’s more than a crisis,” he said. “Someone can come to Europe, take pictures at a stadium, then go on social media claiming to be an agent. People end up paying them, believing they’ll get opportunities in Europe.”
The midfielder recalled helping three African players stranded in France after being duped by fake agents.
“They arrived expecting trials, but no one was there to meet them. These were guys playing for top teams in Africa. It’s a big problem that needs real attention.”
FIFPRO Africa Secretary General Kgosana Masaseng, who also appeared in the episode, echoed Munetsi’s concerns, citing cases of players left stranded in the UAE after false promises. FIFPRO has since partnered with the Didier Drogba Foundation and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to raise awareness and educate young athletes about these scams.
Giving back through education
Away from football, Munetsi continues to make a difference in his homeland through the Marshall Munetsi Foundation, which funds education and sporting opportunities for underprivileged children in Zimbabwe.
He donates 10% of his salary to the foundation and remains deeply passionate about expanding access to learning:
“Growing up in Zimbabwe, education was never free. You had to pay every term and buy all the materials. When I came to Europe, I realised how different it is. If I can help children have those same opportunities, I’ll always do that.”
The episode reinforces Munetsi’s image as one of African football’s most grounded voices — a player who continues to rise on the pitch while championing causes that reach far beyond it.