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ZIFA suspends ZIFASOL activities
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended all football activities run by the Zimbabwe Football Federation for Amateur and Social Leagues (ZIFASOL) with immediate effect, citing serious vi...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:22hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe coach in England to lure UK-born Warriors for national duty
Warriors head coach Michael Nees has arrived in England on a strategic week-long visit aimed at scouting and engaging United Kingdom-born players eligible to represent Zimbabwe's senior men's national...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:56hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Warriors court Morocco
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is actively pushing for a high-profile friendly match between the Zimbabwe national football team, the Warriors, and Morocco during the upcoming June internati...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:47hrs | 681 | by Staff reporter
Mafume promises ZIFA 40 hectares of land to build stadium
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume announced on Monday that the city council will provide 40 hectares of land to the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) for the development of Highglen Stadium.The ple...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:41hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo donates US$200,000 Toyota Land Cruiser to ZIFA's Magwizi
Prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo has made headlines again with a grand gesture in support of the newly elected Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president, Nqobile Magwizi. Chivayo has donate...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 19:10hrs | 11106 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo trying to bribe losing ZIFA candidates?
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has offered a "private settlement" to appease losing candidates in the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential election, dismissing allegations that his financia...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 18:57hrs | 4011 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo in Zifa Presidential race vote manipulation scandal
Controversial millionaire businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been accused of attempting to manipulate Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections after he promised to buy brand-new vehicles for all 7...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 16:16hrs | 2449 | by Staff reporter
Kennedy Ndebele aims to revive Zimbabwean football
Kennedy Ndebele, a candidate for the ZIFA vice-presidency, has pledged to use his extensive experience and passion for football to rejuvenate the sport in Zimbabwe. As the January 25 elections approac...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:08hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA Amateur Leagues seek voice at the Apex of local football
The amateur leagues under the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) have united to demand greater representation within the organization's executive committee. This move comes after the leagues agreed ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 19:42hrs | 196 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Scott Sakupwanya sponsor rivals
Simba Bhora president, Simba "Buju" Ndoro, has expressed his gratitude to Betterbrands Gold for providing a generous US$500,000 sponsorship, which he says will significantly ease the financial burden ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:55hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Hooray! Farai Jere fails eligibility test
Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairperson Farai Jere's ambition to ascend to the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) presidency has hit a dead end after he failed the eligibility vetting process. The Z...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 11:50hrs | 2130 | by Staff reporter
Vinícius Júnior Tops the 2024 Football Rankings
The 2024 football player rankings have generated a significant amount of excitement and anticipation in the football world. Every year, fans and experts eagerly await the release of these rankings, wh...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 16:05hrs | 723 | 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 | 99 | by Staff reporter
Mwaruwari joins race for Zifa Presidency
Legendary former Zimbabwe national football team captain Benjani Mwaruwari has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency, marking a significant mo...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 09:55hrs | 4966 | 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 | 1263 | by Staff reporter
Govt hails Chahwanda Stadium progress
The Zimbabwean government has highlighted the pivotal role of private players in developing the country's sporting infrastructure, with Deputy Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Emily Je...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:33hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Gilbert Muponda withdraws ZIFA bid, endorses Magwizi
Aspiring Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential candidate Gilbert Muponda has announced his withdrawal from the race, endorsing Nqobile Magwizi for the top post.In a statement relea...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 17:19hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Zifa Village to get a facelift
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has taken significant steps towards revitalizing ZIFA Village, aiming to elevate it to standards suitable for hosting national team training camps. In a recent...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 09:12hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya meets ZIFA requirements even without O levels
The rumors regarding Prophet Walter Magaya's eligibility to run for the presidency of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) have been dispelled. Contrary to speculation suggesting that he does not ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 13:22hrs | 8844 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Walter Magaya in financial trouble
Leading ZIFA presidential candidate Prophet Walter Magaya is at risk of losing his hotel and the Heart Stadium in Waterfalls, Harare, due to an outstanding debt of US$420,000 owed to GetBucks Microfin...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 16:47hrs | 2592 | by Staff reporter
Fifa delegation in Zimbabwe
A two-member delegation from the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is currently visiting Zimbabwe to enhance football development in the country. The delegation, comprising Davi...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
How Tanzanian football emerged from obscurity to break into the big league
Tanzanian Football's Rise to Prominence In a remarkable tale of sporting evolution, Tanzanian football has transitioned from relative obscurity to a sig...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 22:49hrs | 83 | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sub-standard stadia a Zimbabwe challenge
Football action gets underway this weekend in the country with the Premier Soccer League action programme kicking off. We are aware that teams have been preparing for the league programme and th...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Confusion over Zifa's new league
IT'S only 15 days into the new year, but a lot of contentious issues are already beginning to emerge in local football.Just when the clash between local coaches and ZIFA over the implementatio...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:39hrs | 2 | by Langton Nyakwenda
Methembe impressed with juniors
United States-based Zimbabwean football coach, Methembe Ndlovu is impressed by the level of talent in the country but has called for authorities to adhere to modern trends if the country is to explore...Published: 05 Jan 2023 at 13:50hrs | 22 | by Staff Reporter
Fifa set to snub bogus Zifa board's request for recognition
For the first time, since the Felton Kamambo-led leadership was illegally elbowed out by the political machinations at ZIFA, and replaced by an illegitimate committee led by Gift Banda, FIFA have ackn...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba Foundation tourney launched
GIANTS Dynamos and Highlanders' youth teams are set to headline the inaugural Marvelous Nakamba Foundation (MNF) Under-17 Invitational tournament which kicks off in Bulawayo next weekend.The y...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:25hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Rogue ZIFA engage FIFA on way forward
ZIFA have written to FIFA to apprise them of the latest developments in local football as part of a process to reintegrate Zimbabwe into the global football family, while a forensic audit is underway ...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:26hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Gift Banda gloats over Kamambo's ouster
Acting ZIFA boss Gift Banda Friday appeared gloating over his former boss, Felton Kamambo's ouster as the football mother body's president while pledging to ensure a speedy Warriors' return to interna...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 11:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law lift ZIFA board suspension
THE Sports and Recreation Commission have lifted the suspension of members of the ZIFA board as part of the on-going process to institute reforms needed to bring back normalcy to the domestic football...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law not bothered about Zifa suspension
THE Sports and Recreation Commission have said they are not in a hurry to lift the suspension of the ZIFA board as a condition for reinstatement of Zimbabwe's membership by FIFA and will only do so on...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagnwa's son-in law needs to resolve Zifa suspension urgently
AS had been expected, the decision by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), the sports regulating body in Zimbabwe to meddle in the affairs of the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has come a...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:46hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Kamambo interrogates Afcon funding
Suspended Zifa president Felton Kamambo has questioned the SRC's move to fund the Warriors' preparations and participation at the Afcon finals held in Cameroon when the same Government has been failin...Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 18:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
From Zimbabwean soccer star to taxi driver
THE death of South Africa-based former Zimbabwe national team footballer Charles Yohane has again highlighted the challenges that African players can face at the end of their careers.Yohane di...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Steve Vickers
Bulawayo council approves Benjani deal
IN a big nod for football development, the Bulawayo City Council have officially approved the Benjani Community Youth League's application to use youth centres dotted around the city.This was ...Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZIFA councillors vow to fight on
THE ZIFA councillors have vowed they will go ahead with the proposed special Extraordinary General Meeting despite the spirited attempts by some members of the association's suspended board to block t...Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza played 7, won 0, drew 2, lost 5
NORMAN Mapeza's latest tenure as Zimbabwe's national football team coach is turning out to be a nightmare for the 49-year-old ex-Zimbabwe international.The former defender is experiencing a di...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
FC Talen Vision shift home ground to Mthwakazi Stadium
ZIFA Southern Region Division One 2019 runners up, FC Talen Vision have opted to use Mthwakazi Stadium in Filabusi as their home ground, a move away Bulawayo.Mkhululi Mthunzi, the Talen Vision...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 08:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pays tribute to Gumede
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday paid glowing tribute to Highlanders president Ndumiso Gumede, who died on Wednesday afternoon after a short illness.Gumede (76) died at Mpilo Central Hos...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 00:10hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Warriors selection raises eyebrows?
WHEN we thought that the madness and direness of the captured football by the expelled ZIFA board led by Felton Kamambo was slowly opening up a new feeling of sanity, the selection of the AFCON squad ...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 04:43hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
SRC dissolves Zifa, ready for backlash
THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) have dissolved the ZIFA board and are ready for the storm which their decision could provoke, including the possible suspension of Zimbabwe, from internation...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:11hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Sawu joins Bulawayo Chiefs
LEGENDARY former Zimbabwe international Agent Sawu has joined Bulawayo Chiefs FC as the head coach for the developmental side which will act as a feeder to the senior team.The former Zimbabwe ...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:27hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Dembare mum on Gold Leaf Tobacco deal
HARARE team Dynamos have remained tight-lipped on their five-year partnership with Gold Leaf Tobacco, which still had two and a half years to run when they signed another lucrative deal with petroleum...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zifa bosses in court
Four top Zifa board members moved US$740 000 from Zifa's nostro account into the bank account of a private company belonging to one of them in 2019, allegedly to block a debtor using a courtissued gar...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso class of 98 honours Maphepha
Bulawayo Mayor Solomon Mguni has described the legendary Ernest "Maphepha" Sibanda, who won Premier Soccer League titles as a manager and chairman of Highlanders an administrator par-excellence, whose...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 06:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
The impact of Covid-19 on grassroots football in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe football as a whole has been in decline since the standard of living became unbearable as early as 2008 during Mugabe's era. ...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 19:11hrs | 6 | by Lord Morris Kakunguwo
ZACC revive probe into Zifa's US$740k transfer
ZIFA board members have one again come under the radar of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission over the long-running saga in which US$740 000 was transferred from the association's account into a p...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 06:25hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Low-key send off for Choruma
THE funeral of former Warriors and Highlanders midfielder Richard Choruma is set to be a low-key event, with only a few close family members and probably a handful of friends allowed due to COVID-19 r...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 22:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's SRC ready for Fifa sanctions
THE Sports and Recreation Commission have said they will not be bullied by threats of FIFA sanctions, to force them to compromise their mission, to deal with issues they believe are holding back the d...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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