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Zifa meet Brito
The newly-appointed interim coach of the Warriors, Baltemar Brito, had not yet met with and signed a contract with the Zifa Normalisation Committee as of late yesterday, despite his appointment to lea...Published: 5 hrs ago | 231 | by Staff reporter
Chibuku Super Cup games to go ahead
ALL Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final matches scheduled for the weekend are going ahead as scheduled after the PSL shot down requests by some teams including Dynamos to have the games postponed....Published: 19 hrs ago | 141 | by Staff reporter
Dembare, FC Platinum Chibuku quarters uncertain
The highly-anticipated Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final showdown between Dynamos and FC Platinum, slated for Mandava Stadium on Saturday, hangs in the balance due to FC Platinum's three players partici...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:19hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
CAF inspects Rufaro, NSS
Joshua Knipp, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Stadium Inspector, recently visited Zimbabwe to conduct inspections at the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium in Harare. Accompanying ...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 20:34hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Brito names first Warriors squad ahead of Botswana friendly
Portuguese coach Baltemar Brito has announced his first squad as the head coach of the Warriors, following his recent appointment. Brito, who was confirmed as the new senior national football team hea...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:52hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Bosso backs Brito on Warriors job
HIGHLANDERS are confident that coach Baltemar Brito will be able to successfully lead both the club and the Warriors at the same time after the Brazilian mentor was appointed the national men's footba...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:32hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors ranked number 125 in latest FIFA Rankings
Zimbabwe paid dearly for their failure to participate in Fifa-sanctioned matches, with the men's national football team, the Warriors now ranked number 125 in the world's latest rankings released by F...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 16:26hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Brito to ditch Bosso for Warriors coaching job
Highlanders head coach, Baltemar Brito, is poised to assume the role of interim coach for the Zimbabwe Senior Men's National Team, following the recommendation of the Zimbabwe Football Association's (...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 18:55hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Zifa moves closer to appointing Warriors coach
The Zifa normalization committee has moved closer to appointing coaches for the Warriors and Mighty Warriors following the commencement of interviews for the positions.Additional candidates wi...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 06:40hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells those unhappy with his cabinet to appoint their own when they become president
He reappointed some underperforming ministers from his previous cabinet and also appointed his son and nephew to high-ranking positions.Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a ...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 19:31hrs | 1280 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors off to Botswana
The Warriors are likely to host Nigeria in Botswana for their 2026 World Cup home qualifier after Zifa Normalisation Committee chairperson Lincoln Mutasa yesterday had "positive engagements" with Bots...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:32hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors to play WC qualifiers outside the country
THE Warriors will play their 2026 World Cup home qualifiers outside the country after Confederation of African Football (Caf) excluded the National Sports Stadium (NSS) from the list of pre-approved s...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:24hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA flies into CCC, Zanu-PF war over Rufaro Stadium
THE newly appointed Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Normalisation Committee chairperson was unwittingly drawn into a political battle pitting Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and the ruling pa...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe begins search for Warriors coach
The Zimbabwe Football Association has begun the search for the next Warriors coach after they called for applications for the job along with 13 other national team coaching vacancies.The...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 20:25hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum, Chiefs booted out of Caf competitions
REIGNING Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions FC Platinum and Chibuku Super Cup holders Bulawayo Chiefs were excluded from the Caf Champions League and Confederation Cup preliminary draw held ...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Loud calls for Musona, Billiat's comeback
DYNAMOS and Warriors defender Frank Makarati has amplified calls for Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat to reconsider their decision to retire from international football so that they can lead Zimbabw...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Khanye promises his best to the club and fans
Zimbabwe footballer Nkosilomusa Khanye who plays as a striker for Young Stars in Botswana promises to continue with his fine form from last season.The Zimbabwean plays his football in the Bots...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 19:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Munetsi confident of WC qualification
WARRIORS midfielder Marshall Munetsi believes the senior national football team have what it takes to clinch a ticket to the 2026 Fifa World Cup despite drawing African powerhouses Nigeria as well as ...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bosso invade Mandava for Herentals tie
BULAWAYO football giants Highlanders will be hoping to continue with their juggernaut when they invade Zvishavane's Mandava Stadium for this afternoon's date against Herentals in a Premier Soccer Leag...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei's Sakunda roped in for NSS renovations
GOVERNMENT have taken a giant step towards the upgrading of the National Sports Stadium after partnering energy giants Sakunda Holdings for the project.The imposing facility, just like all oth...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso coach foul mouth continues
HIGHLANDERS FC head coach Baltemar José de Oliveira Brito has bemoaned the recent over use of their beloved Barbourfields Stadium underscoring that there was a need for other local clubs that are ren...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:44hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Warriors drawn against Nigeria and Bafana Bafana n the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers
Zimbabwe has been drawn in Group C in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.The Warriors were drawn against South Africa, Rwanda, Lesotho, Benin and Nigeria.The group winners will automat...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 18:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry confident Warriors will play at home
Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation minister Kirsty Coventry is confident that the senior national team, the Warriors, will play their matches in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at home following the ...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 07:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Warriors players celebrate return to Fifa family
FORMER Warriors and Highlanders FC defender Bruce Kangwa has been watching the unfolding drama between Sport and Recreation Commission (SRC) and FIFA concerning the return of Zimbabwe into the interna...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soccer fan assaulted over Zanu-PF T-shirt
A SUSPECTED Zanu-PF supporter was assaulted at a soccer match at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on Sunday for wearing a party T-shirt.Highlanders FC was playing Triangle FC at the stadium....Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fifa set to lift Zifa ban, to appoint normalisation committee
WORLD football governing body Fifa is today expected to lift Zimbabwe's suspension imposed in February last year to pave way for the Warriors' inclusion in the 2026 World Cup African Zone qualifying d...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Warriors in World Cup draw
ZIMBABWE has been placed in one of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying draw pots ahead of the expected lifting of its ban by the World governing body.A delegation from Fifa, Caf and Cosafa are ...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 20:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
FIFA keeps Zimbabwe in suspense
THE FIFA delegation currently in the country to find the way forward over the current football crisis have kept the Zimbabwean enthusiasts guessing as they have not given a hint whether the isolation ...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maradona vs. Messi: Who Is Better?
Debate rages over who's better between Maradona or Messi, both famed for their skills, number 10 jerseys, and left-footed play. Read our blog to find the answer. In the world of soccer, two...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 105 | by Staff Reporter
Major renovations to be carried out at Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium
THE National Sports Stadium is set to undergo major renovations in the coming months after Government secured an internationally acclaimed partner to spearhead the work. There is every reason ...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe football practitioners must self-introspect'
TWINE Phiri the former Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League chairman, has demanded that all football practitioners do a self-introspection of themselves as the league celebrates 30 years and the country 60 ...Published: 15 Jun 2023 at 06:44hrs | | by Lovemore Dube
Maswanhise set for Leicester City breakthrough
ENGLAND-BORN Warriors' prospect Tawanda Maswanhise is expected to graduate into the first team of relegated premier league side Leicester City after he scooped the developmental side player of the yea...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba:- A dazzling ambassador for Zimbabwe football
IN the world of football, there are players who not only excel on the field but also embody the true spirit of sportsmanship and national pride.Marvelous Nakamba has not only raised the Zimbab...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Large turnout at Econet's eye-catching ZITF stand
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe's stand at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is attracting a large number of visitors because of its eye-catching, digital displays and on account of the cu...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Take the game of football seriously
Zimbabwe celebrated its 43rd years of self rule and independence and this year's national celebrations were held for the first time in Mashonaland Central Province Mt Darwin.Forty three years ...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 23:12hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Fifa delegation to meet Kamambo?
THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) is excited at the prospect of the country's ban being lifted by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) with the league having been invited to intera...Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe football fans to boycott PSL matches
ZIMBABWE National Soccer Supporters Association are planning to boycott Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches to express their dissatisfaction over Zimbabwe's suspension by FIFA.Ang...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Lying' Coventry, Kamambo in bare knuckle fight
SUSPENDED Zifa board members have accused Sports minister Kirsty Coventry of lying under oath, following her recent claims in Parliament that she stepped in and fired them after they failed to account...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shady characters around Mnangagwa
SPOTLIGHT seems to bring out the best and worst of people, and sometimes their true colours. Self-proclaimed prophet Uebert Angel is among people caught off-guard by the four-episode Al Jazeera docume...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Fifa probe Zifa board member
Minister of Sports Kirsty Coventry has revealed that a second Zifa official is being investigated by Fifa over sexual harassment following former referees boss Obert Zhoya's five year ban imposed last...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 17:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry complicit in Zimbabwean football ban
YOUTH, Sport, Arts and Recreation minister, Kirsty Coventry has quashed any lingering hopes of the government reinstating the fired Zifa board members as has been demanded by Fifa for the country's su...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Munetsi calls out SRC, Zifa, again
FRANCE-BASED Warriors midfielder Marshall Munetsi has rued the missed opportunity to play 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers, owing to the Zi...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare juju man suspended by PSL for 2 weeks
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has slapped Dynamos FC welfare and team manager Richard Chihoro with a two-week suspension for alleged misconduct after the superstitious official was seen performing s...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa preside over Zimbabwe implosion
WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa claimed that the majority of his ministers were doing well - with three outstanding and two being a dismal failure - the reality on the ground is different: Zimbabwe...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 15:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law is still offside
A significant number of our readers have reacted with anger and disappointment to comments made by Sports and Recreation Commission chairperson Gerald Mlotshwa who said that his organisation was unmov...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law scoffs at Fifa ban
Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) chairman Gerald Mlotshwa says he is unfazed by the extension of Zimbabwe's suspension from the Fifa family after the world governing body's congress yesterday vo...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
FIFA ready to lift Zimbabwe suspension if Kamambo is reinstated
THE FIFA Congress yesterday confirmed they are ready to lift ZIFA's prolonged suspension from the international football family "as soon as the pertinent requirements have been fulfilled".Zimb...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe stays in the cold
THE FIFA Congress being held in Rwanda has voted to uphold the suspension of the Zimbabwe Football Association. The members in attendance voted overwhelmingly 199 in support of the embargo to ...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 16:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must reign in his son in-law, says football fans
FOOTBALL supporters have implored President Emmerson Mnangagwa to intervene in the impasse between Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) and suspended Zifa board members which led to Zimbabwe's suspe...Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe facing Fifa expulsion?
AN item on Fifa's agenda for the 73rd World Football Association (Fifa) congress scheduled for the Rwandan capital, Kigali on Thursday has heightened fears amongst local football fans and other stakeh...Published: 12 Mar 2023 at 07:27hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter
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