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Zimbabwe Warriors' double blow
THE Warriors' preparations for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals to be staged in Egypt next month have been dealt a blow after Angola withdrew from the regional Cosafa tournament at the l...Published: 20 hrs ago | 2651 | by Staff reporter
Warriors' Umbro kit met with fierce resistance, and rejection
AMID the gloom that descended on domestic football yesterday, as the Warriors' Umbro kit was met with fierce resistance, and rejection, by furious fans, the team's former captain, Moses Chunga, provid...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:01hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over Umbro kit
The Warriors kit, unveiled by ZIFA and Umbro this week, has triggered another public outcry despite the sports gear manufacturing company's decision to dump their original design dominated by stripes....Published: 18 May 2019 at 07:58hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
CAF ban Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium
THE Confederation of African Football have barred ZIFA from using the National Sports Stadium for the next two official home matches following the chaos that led to loss of life and injuries at the gi...Published: 18 May 2019 at 07:55hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
Umbro makes changes to Warriors 'ugly' kit
ENGLISH sportswear company Umbro have responded to pleas from fans to come up with a simple and plain design by delivering an official kit for the Warriors different from the one they initially design...Published: 17 May 2019 at 06:20hrs | 2388 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors promised residential stands
ZIFA president Felton Kamambo has promised the Warriors huge incentives, including residential stands, if they progress beyond the group stages at the 2019 AFCON finals.Kamambo, who came into ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:33hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Chidzambwa names his warriors
THE Warriors technical team has announced an enlarged provisional squad of 34 players for the 2019 COSAFA Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations finals.The team was announced by Zimbabwe senior tea...Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:27hrs | 1593 | by Staff reporter
Zifa begs Costa not to quit
THE Warriors technical team, led by Sunday Chidzambga, are pursuing Costa Nhamoinesu with the hope of persuading him to reverse his decision to quit international football so that he can be part of th...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:30hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Warriors kit's red stripes provokes backlash
ZIFA will launch the Warriors Umbro kit next week but the decision by the kit suppliers to add some red vertical stripes on the gold home jersey is already sparking a backlash on Twitter from some dis...Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:43hrs | 2673 | by Staff reporter
Warriors in dilemma
Warriors coach Sunday Chidzambga is this week expected to name two separate squads for the Cosafa Cup tournament and the friendly match against Nigeria following the scheduling of the friendly match a...Published: 05 May 2019 at 10:43hrs | 2127 | by Staff reporter
You are on the right path Mthuli but....
I can't help but feel sorry for Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube.By now the economy should have been showing signs of stabilising.Experts say for the fi...Published: 05 May 2019 at 09:44hrs | 4201 | by Munyaradzi Hwengwere
Zifa calls off Bafana, Zimbabwe match
A friendly between South Africa and Zimbabwe has been reportedly called off by the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa).According to reports in Zimbabwe, the Warriors were expected to play Baf...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 14:19hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Warriors to camp in Dubai
ZIMBABWE senior men's football team will have a week-long camp in Dubai before they fly into Egypt for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals, Post Sport can exclusively reveal.Zifa president F...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 17:18hrs | 1624 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions imposition an act of cowardice, says Museveni
The Guest of Honour at the 2019 ZITF, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has condemned sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, saying the idea of the embargo is an act of cowardice.Officially opening th...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 17:16hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter
No Zimbabwean referees at AFCON
LOCAL referees have mountains to climb before possible recommendation for Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) duty or they will continue to be bypassed for the elite bi-annual tournament, an official has sa...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 11:24hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Zifa draw up preps grand masterplan
ZIFA have drawn up a grand masterplan that could see the Warriors taking on three of Africa's football heavyweights and holding a month-long training camp in South Africa, Nigeria and Dubai ahead of t...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter
Warriors get US$260 000 windfall from Caf
THE Warriors have received a US$260 000 windfall from Caf to fund preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations finals to be played in Egypt. The continent's premier inter-nations tourna...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter
What are the chances of Zimbabwe in AFCON 2019 after the draw?
Zimbabwe topped their four-team qualifying group ahead of DR Congo to secure their place at the 2019 African Cup of Nations, which means it will be two consecutive appearances at the tournament follow...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 09:35hrs | 4655 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe Warriors face Mohamed Salah in opener
ZIMBABWE'S Warriors will open the 2019 Afcon finals with a showdown against Mohamed Salah and the Pharaohs of Egypt at the Cairo Stadium on June 21 in a repeat of the national team's first match at th...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:10hrs | 2714 | by Staff reporter
Warriors face Egypt in opener
ZIMBABWE'S Warriors will open the 2019 Afcon finals with a showdown against Mohamed Salah and the Pharaohs of Egypt at the Cairo Stadium on June 21 in a repeat of the national team's first match at th...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 08:10hrs | 1944 | by Chronicle Editorial Comment
Warriors await Afcon fate
The Warriors face the prospect of a tough Africa Cup of Nations finals Group after they were placed in pot 4 in the draw that will be conducted in Cairo this evening.Zimbabwe, ranked number 19...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:43hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
Warriors make preparations for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
As the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) loom large, Zimba...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 16:33hrs | 3747 | by Staff Writer
Mhofu opens door for Mushekwi, Costa
CHINA-based Warriors star striker Nyasha Mushekwi is set to bounce back into the senior national football team, and could be one of the team's major inclusions when coach Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambga pic...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1243 | by Staff repoirter
Zifa sticking to Umbro deal
ZIFA says it will meet Umbro this week to iron out outstanding contractual matters that led to the sportswear and football equipment supplier failing to deliver playing kit for the Warriors' last Afco...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:25hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Of Wilfred Mugeyi, Boateng and MDC
Up until May 6 2015, arguably the most embarrassing episode in world football history was that last-gasp miss by Wilfred Mugeyi on January 25 2004 at Zimbabwe's first appearance at the African Cup of ...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:31hrs | 1966 | by Bishop Lazi
Zimbabwe warriors climb Fifa World Ranking ladder
Zimbabwe senior men's football team, The Warriors, have climbed three places up on the FIFA World Ranking ladder released on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The Warriors remain outside the top 100 de...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 12:41hrs | 7416 | by Staff reporter
Cosafa hearing postponed
ZIFA are seeking to avert a total fallout with the Cosafa after the association yesterday appealed for the postponement of a disciplinary hearing in which they are facing charges of breaching the cont...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:46hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Warriors line up Bafana friendly
AS Zifa step up preparations for the Warriors ahead of the upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations finals, several high-profile countries including South Africa's Bafana Bafana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast h...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:26hrs | 1778 | by Staff reporter
Zifa face Cosafa ban
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) could be in trouble with the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) for reneging on their promise to host the tournament this year.Z...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1347 | by Staff reporter
Warriors date Nigeria
THE ZIMBABWE senior men's football team are set to play the Super Eagles of Nigeria and two other high-profile teams in friendly matches as part of their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals preparati...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:08hrs | 1850 | by Staff reporter
Leicester City ace's easy Warriors decision
LEICESTER City's youthful Warriors striker Admiral Muskwe has revealed that it has always been his dream to play for Zimbabwe despite playing for England's Under-17 team about five years ago.M...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:02hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter
German's VfB Lübeck midfielder picks Zimbabwe over England
TEENAGE sensation Seth Patrick has indicated willingness to pursue his international career with Zimbabwe over England, his country of birth.The 18-year-old, who plays for German's VfB Lübeck...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium stampede victim laid to rest
THE 38-year-old woman who died in a stampede at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday, Egna Nyamadzawo, was laid to rest at her rural home in Mutonda Village, Domboshava, yesterday.Nyamadzawo ...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:46hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter
Zifa still reconciling figures
ZIFA have said they are still reconciling the figures related to the attendance and gross revenue realised from the AFCON qualifier at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday.The match attracted...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:45hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Congo skipper quits after Zimbabwe defeat
THE Warriors win over Congo in the AFCON qualifying decider on Sunday has shaken the Red Devils' camp with their captain, Prince Oniangue, and his deputy Delvin N'Dinga, announcing their retirement fr...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:09hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Musona can surpass Peter Ndlovu's scoring record
WARRIORS captain Knowledge Musona is showing all the attributes that he can surpass legendary Peter Ndlovu's all-time goal scoring record for Zimbabwe.Ndlovu, who was known as the Flying Eleph...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 15:27hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
'Zifa to improve on e-ticket system'
ZIFA board member for competitions, Chamu Chiwanza, yesterday said the big Afcon qualifier between Zimbabwe and Congo was a learning curve for them. He said improvements will be seen in future assignm...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:49hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Bosso summon players over strike
HIGHLANDERS' players that embarked on a three-week strike between February and March have been summoned to a hearing by an ad hoc committee at the club offices at different times. Bosso player...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:45hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Woman dies in National Sports Stadium stampede
A Middle-aged woman died in a stampede as people scrambled to find their way into the National Sports Stadium for the final Afcon qualifying match between Zimbabwe and Congo yesterday. Two others were...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:56hrs | 2758 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa praise Warriors for AFCON triumph
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his MDC rival Nelson Chamisa have both sent congratulatory messages to the Zimbabwe senior national football team for qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 21:05hrs | 3691 | by newzimbabwe
Warriors ease into Afcon finals
Zimbabwe brushed aside Congo-Brazzaville 2-0 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualification Group G match at the National Sports Stadium in Zimbabwe on Sunday.The win saw the Warriors...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 18:47hrs | 2076 | by SuperSport
LIVE: Zimbabwe vs Congo Brazzaville
Follow our live coverage of the 2019 Afcon Group G Qualifier between Warriors of Zimbabwe and Congo Brazzaville.Zimbabwe 2-0 Congo85' Zim Sub: Mutizwa comes ...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:32hrs | 4990 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa rallies national team
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has become the latest high-profile figure to rally behind the senior men's national football side in its quest to qualify for this year's African Nations Cup (Afco...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 13:56hrs | 947 | by Staff reporter
Musona fit for crucial AFCON encounter
Warriors captain Knowledge Musona has been declared fit to face Congo Brazzaville in a do-or-die AFCON encounter slated for the giant National Sports Stadium tomorrow.Musona had been strugglin...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 21:49hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Darikwa persuading Bonne
WARRIORS defender Tendayi Darikwa says he is trying to convince other England-born Zimbabweans, in particular, Macauley Bonne to play for Zimbabwe.Darikwa is confident that the highly-rated st...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:52hrs | 4220 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa snubs Warriors
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has cancelled the much-hyped State House banquet that he had promised to hold for the National Soccer Team on Friday. "The Department of State Occasions would like...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 15:00hrs | 3145 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Low uptake of Warriors tickets in Bulawayo
THE Zimbabwe National Soccer Supporters' Association (ZNSSA) Bulawayo chapter is giving away 40 T-shirts to fans that will pay for transport the body has availed for Sunday's trip to watch the Warrior...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:28hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Fierce battles for Afcon finals slots
The 24 countries to play at the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt will be known at the end of the week when the final round of qualifiers are played across the continent.While some slo...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1328 | by CafOnline
Slovakia club disown Zimbabwe U-23 player
SLOVAKIA Super Liga club, AS Trencín, has refuted reports that Enrique Ndlovu, who was called up to the Zimbabwe Under-23 squad, is in their books, raising suspicions that influential player intermed...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:23hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
British company Umbro sabotages Zifa?
ZIFA could be forced to dress the Warriors in an alternative kit after encountering problems with the kit delivery from their suppliers, Umbro. The company have also faltered on their promise ...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:22hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
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