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Bosso told to improve player quality
As Highlanders FC embarks on yet another season with hopes of ending their 18-year wait for a league title, former two-time league champion Noah Muvindi has stressed that the key to success lies in im...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:18hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium Revamp Gains Momentum with Bucket Seats Installation
The installation of bucket seats at the National Sports Stadium (NSS) is well underway, signaling a critical step towards rehabilitating Zimbabwe's largest sporting venue. Once characterized by grey c...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:30hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube nets hat-trick
Prince Dube, the Zimbabwean forward and Warriors' striker, was in sensational form on Thursday, scoring a brilliant hat-trick for his Tanzanian club, Young Africans (Yanga), in their 3-2 win over Mash...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:30hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
Infrastructure development takes centre stage at Zifa polls
In just eight days, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Electoral Committee will reveal the names of candidates who have passed the integrity test for the upcoming ZIFA board elections. Among the...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
MPs back Mthuli Ncube's sports betting tax proposal
Parliamentarians have approved Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's proposal to introduce a 10% tax on gross winnings from sports betting, marking a significant step in the growing Zimbabwean sports bettin...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:46hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya makes big pledge
ZIFA presidential aspirant Walter Magaya has pledged to leave a lasting legacy in Zimbabwean football, revealing that he has invested over US$25 million into the development of sport in the country. T...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:39hrs | 1254 | by Staff reporter
Manqoba Mngqithi fired as Mamelodi Sundowns coach
Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the appointment of Portuguese-born mentor Miguel Cardoso as the club's new head coach.The announcement was made at the club's base in Chloorkop on Tuesday and ...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 13:09hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
Young Warriors storm into Afcon qualifier semis
Zimbabwe's Young Warriors secured a spot in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA qualifiers as the best runner-up following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Namibi...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
We need Zacc in the Zifa elections
With the 2024 soccer season gone, the Zifa elections are dominating headlines everywhere with all sorts of names being thrown around as possible successors to Felton Kamambo.Since nominations ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:26hrs | 45 | by Michael Kariati
Zimbabwe govt plans to build new stadium in Mt Hampden
In a bid to address the country's long-standing sports infrastructure challenges, Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved a plan to invite private sector investment for the development, refurbishment, and mai...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 08:06hrs | 16120 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to regulate private security industry
Cabinet has approved the Principles of the Private Investigators and Security Guards (Control) Bill, which aims to regulate and license individuals and companies providing security services in Zimbabw...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:51hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
First shipment of bucket seats arrives for National Sports Stadium renovation
The long-awaited refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium took a significant leap forward yesterday with the arrival of the first consignment of bucket seats. This milestone is part of an ambitiou...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium bucket seats finally delivered
Renovation efforts at the National Sports Stadium (NSS) took a major step forward on Friday afternoon as five trucks delivered part of the 60,000 bucket seats destined for installation. This developme...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 16:32hrs | 1076 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors get US$1 million for 2025 AFCON finals campaign
The Zimbabwe senior men's national football team, the Warriors, is set to receive a financial boost from the government ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco. Finance M...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:19hrs | 3934 | by Staff reporter
Nees optimistic about Zimbabwe Warriors' World Cup hopes
German coach Michael Nees believes the Zimbabwe Warriors can still revive their chances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite a rocky start to the campaign. The team has faced managerial chan...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:29hrs | 1252 | by Staff reporter
Khama's conditions for return revealed
Coach, Michael Nees has outlined the steps taken by the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to ensure that highly-rated attacker Khama Billiat, returns to international football.The Warriors ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:41hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
Construction thrives in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's construction sector is on the rebound despite the effects of currency volatility and an uncertain monetary policy framework.Piniel Mkushi, chairman of Cafca - the only cable manufac...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 17:18hrs | 3180 | by Staff reporter
Bosso duo go Scott free
Newly-promoted Northern Region Division One side Scottland FC is making a big splash in the transfer market as they embark on a squad overhaul ahead of a possible debut in the Premier Soccer League (P...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:17hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
Controversial offside spoils Zimbabwe Warriors fightback
Cameroon 2 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaou...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
Warriors lose last AFCON qualifier to Cameroon
Zimbabwe's hopes of finishing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers undefeated were dashed yesterday after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé.Both t...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Warriors secure 2025 Afcon ticket
Zimbabwe 1 - 1 KenyaZimbabwe's Warriors clinched their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Kenya last night, sealing their qualification with ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:24hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Maswanhise available for Warriors' duty
Motherwell has confirmed that Tawanda Maswanhise will be available for selection in the Zimbabwe national team's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. The Warriors are set to face Ke...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:49hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
SRC call for integrity in ZIFA elections
The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has given its approval to the amended Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) constitution, applauding the changes and emphasizing the need for integrity as ZIF...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:41hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Benza rules himself out of ZIFA Presidential race
Herentals FC owner, Innocent Benza, has officially ruled himself out of the race for the ZIFA presidency ahead of elections scheduled for January. Despite receiving numerous calls from stakeholders ur...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:13hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Emmerson Mnangagwa Stadium to be built in Mt Hampden?
In a bid to tackle the country's ongoing stadium crisis, the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Recreation has recommended the construction of a new stadium in Mt Hampden, located j...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 11254 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere returns to the Zimbabwe national football team
Tino Kadewere has made a timely return to the Zimbabwe national football team, as he has been included in the 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifiers against Ken...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Harare select booted out of CHAN qualifiers
Former Warriors' coach Zdravko Logarusic expressed his delight on Saturday evening as his Eswatini side secured a decisive 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the second leg of the 2025 African Nations Champ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:25hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya launches 10,000-seater stadium project in Kwekwe
Yadah FC owner Prophet Walter Magaya has unveiled a major development project to build a 10,000-seater stadium, Chahwanda Stadium, in Kwekwe, aimed at hosting both local and international football mat...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:30hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
Dembare suspends Shandirwa without pay and benefits
Fading and troubled Harare team Dynamos Football Club have suspended midfielder Tanaka Shandirwa, accusing him of "displaying disrespect and disdain for the club leadership." This suspension comes as ...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 15:38hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
Dembare players back at work
After two-and-a-half days of strike action, Dynamos players returned to training yesterday in preparation for their highly anticipated Chibuku Super Cup semi-final clash against Manica Diamonds at Ruf...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:41hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Farai Jere wants to be Zifa President?
The race for the presidency of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is intensifying, with notable candidates positioning themselves for the coveted role. Farai Jere, the current Premier Soccer Lea...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 08:18hrs | 1592 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe considers sending U23 team to upcoming CHAN Qualifiers
Warriors head coach Michael Nees is weighing the option of fielding a junior team for Zimbabwe's upcoming African Nations Championships (CHAN) round one qualifier match against Eswatini, scheduled for...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Zifa tells ex-footballers to 'go back to school'
Former Mighty Warriors coach Rosemary Mugadza has called on former footballers aspiring to lead the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to pursue education if they want to qualify for top positions w...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 1816 | by Staff reporter
Dembare fall to Chicken Inn
Dynamos 0 - 1 Chicken InnDynamos caretaker coach Lloyd "Mablanyo" Chigowe lamented his team's defensive lapse after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Chicken Inn in a rescheduled Castle Lager Premiersh...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:11hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Hit & run accident victim battles for life
A Bulawayo woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident on Monday at the intersection of Khami and West Hand roads, near Khami Café. The motorist involved ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Young Warriors' AFCON dream crushed by Zambia
Zimbabwe 2 - 2 Zambia(Zambia won 6-5 on penalties)Zimbabwe's Young Warriors' hopes of qualifying for next year's CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were dashed in a dramatic penalty sh...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:24hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Young Warriors secure COSAFA semi-final spot
Zimbabwe's Young Warriors boosted their chances of qualifying for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts Mozambique in the COSAFA ...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 08:58hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos house in a mess again
Premiership giants Dynamos Football Club find themselves in turmoil once again, following the suspension of assistant coach Murape Murape, sporting director Richard Chihoro, and team physiotherapist A...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:11hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos suspends 3 members of its technical team
Dynamos Football Club has suspended three members of its technical team following their disappointing defeat to Orapa United in the CAF Confederation Cup last Sunday. The suspended members include ass...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:10hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Young Warriors, Young Zebras draw
Zimbabwe Under-20 1 - 1 Botswana Under-20Zimbabwe's Under-20 football team, the Young Warriors, were left to rue missed opportunities and lapses in concentration as they drew 1-1 against Bot...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:15hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos crash out of Caf Confederation cup on penalties
Zimbabwean football giants, Dynamos, were heartbreakingly eliminated from the Caf Confederation Cup on Sunday, after losing 3–1 on penalties to Botswana's Orapa United at the Obed Itani Chilume Stad...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:25hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat shines
Yadah 1-0 HerentalsKhama Billiat once again proved his class with a stunning performance capped by a brilliant goal as Yadah triumphed over Herentals in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:46hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter
Bosso Chibuku Cup blow
Highlanders FC is set to face a significant challenge in their upcoming Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final against Simba Bhora this Sunday at Wadzanai Stadium. The match comes just as the club loses thre...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 1059 | by Staff reporter
Govt allocates $25 million for National Sports Stadium refurbishment
The Zimbabwean government has earmarked a budget of $25 million for the ongoing refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium, Parliament was informed this week. However, there are growing concerns tha...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos eye windfall
Zimbabwean football giants Dynamos FC are on the brink of a significant financial boost as they close in on a potential US$400,000 windfall if they advance to the group stages of the TotalEnergies Caf...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:34hrs | 954 | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium bucket seat installations update
The government has confirmed that renovations at the National Sports Stadium are currently halfway complete, though the project has encountered delays primarily due to issues with the installation of ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:23hrs | 1587 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos temporarily set base in Francistown
Dynamos Football Club are leaving no stone unturned as they approach a decisive match that could see them secure a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages, where they would be guaranteed a min...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Dembare beats Orapa
Orapa United 0 - 1 DynamosA late strike by substitute Valentine Kadonzvo was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for Dynamos over Orapa United of Botswana in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cu...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:50hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Prince 'Mgadafi' Dube scores decisive goal for Young Africans
Warriors forward Prince Dube made a significant impact for Young Africans (Yanga) with a crucial goal in their 1-0 away victory over Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC (CBE) in the first leg of the CAF Ch...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:05hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe Warriors are no competition,' says Onana
Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has downplayed Zimbabwe's threat to his team's ambitions of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals from Group J. The Manchester United shot-stopp...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:22hrs | 13167 | by Staff reporter
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