FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Zimbabwe international Marshall Munetsi for the work he has been doing to empower children from underprivileged backgrounds through his foundation.

Munetsi recently underlined his commitment to his charity work after negotiating for a clause in his new contract at his French club Stade de Reims which will help raise funds for underprivileged children in Zimbabwe.

According to the clause in Munetsi’s contract, for each kilometrer, the Zimbabwe international runs during games, his club will donate Ꞓ100 to the Marshall Munetsi Foundation, which provides access to education for children from underprivileged communities.

Fans at the stadium and TV viewers will be able to follow live the number of kilometres run by Munetsi, who is renowned for being one of the most hardworking players in the French topflight league.

In recognition of Munetsi and his club, Infantino sent the world football governing body’s Regional Director of the FIFA Member Associations Division for Africa Gelson Fernandes and Solomon Mudege, Head of FIFA Development Programs (Africa) to present a jersey, match-ball and a special letter to Munetsi to show their support for the unique charity initiative.

In a statement on FIFA’s official Twitter account, Infantino said: “…this (is a) magnificent initiative for Zimbabwean youth and your exemplary commitment to fight for a better world.”

During the visit at Stade de Reims on Wednesday, the former Swiss international, Fernandes also gave a speech to the club’s players and officials where he praised Munetsi and the club for their efforts towards charity.