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Warriors gear up for crucial AFCON clash
Marvelous Nakamba sat out the Warriors' last training session for the second consecutive day, but coach Michael Nees remains optimistic about his squad's readiness for today's crucial Africa Cup of Na...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:16hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Warriors coach eyes improvement ahead of Namibia clash
Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, are gearing up for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J reverse fixture against Namibia, scheduled for Monday at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:20hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in SA urged to support Warriors in crucial AFCON qualifier
Warriors head coach Michael Nees has called on Zimbabweans based in South Africa to rally behind their national team when they face Namibia in the return leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:14hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba returns for AFCON qualifiers
After missing the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, Zimbabwe captain Marvelous Nakamba has made a timely return to the Warriors camp, eager to contribute to the team...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:35hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Its a do or die encounter
All the roads will be leading to South Africa Johannesburg at Orlando Stadium, where the Brave Warriors of Namibia will be battling it out with the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations ...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:10hrs | 338 | by Leonard Koni
Kadewere and Chirewa Ruled Out of AFCON Qualifiers
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has confirmed that Warriors forwards Tino Kadewere and Tawanda Chirewa will miss the crucial back-to-back 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:22hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors in Chirewa injury blow
Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, have been dealt a major blow ahead of their crucial African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Namibia, with forward Tawanda Chirewa set to miss...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:27hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter
Marvelous boost for Warriors
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees has received a significant boost ahead of the back-to-back 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Namibia, with the return of key players, including captain Marvelou...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:41hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba named in Warriors squad
Zimbabwe's national football coach, Michael Nees, has recalled Luton Town midfielder Marvellous Nakamba to the Warriors squad ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier agains...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 17:35hrs | 1521 | by Staff reporter
Musona , Nees in comeback talks
After Khama Billiat's sensational comeback to the Zimbabwe national football team, fans are eagerly speculating whether his former teammate and skipper Knowledge Musona could be persuaded to make a si...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:22hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Marvelous Nakamba feels good
After making his first league start since last December on Saturday, Marvelous Nakamba told of the belief he had in himself and the club's medical staff to overcome his latest knee injury.The ...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:23hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors squad named
Warriors coach Michael Nees has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon, emphasizing that he is not interested in experiments for these crucial matches. ...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:43hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
Marvelous Nakamba returns to training
Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba has returned to training after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Nakamba missed most of the last season due to the injury, during which his team, Luto...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 06:58hrs | 1196 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors coaching chaos
Disagreements between the ZIFA Normalization Committee and Solomon Mudege, FIFA's head of development programmes for Africa, have caused a delay in appointing the Warriors coach and thwarted Baltemar ...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:42hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Wolves starlet named in Warriors squad
The Warriors' creative hub has received a significant boost with the inclusion of Wolves starlet Tawanda Chirewa in the squad for the senior national football team's 2026 World Cup qualifying matches ...Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bruce Grobbelaar advises Zimbabwe to move fast on Trey Nyoni
FORMER Warriors and Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has advised Zimbabwe to move fast on Liverpool's Trey Nyoni before the Warriors lose him out completely.Grobbelaar says Nyoni would be...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors face Nakamba blow
LUTON TOWN manager Rob Edwards has given a bleak assessment of Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba's recovery progress, hinting the player may miss the remainder of the campaign.If Nakamba fail...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
No Chicken Inn for Mahachi
CHICKEN Inn head coach Joey Antipas says they are not keen to reunite with their former midfielder Kudakwashe Mahachi.The left-footed former Warriors player recently left Ghanaian top-flight l...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Luton deliver worrying Nakamba injury update
WARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba will not be returning to action anytime soon according to Luton boss Rob Edwards.Edwards speaking to Luton Today says the midfielder faces a lengthy spell...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Knee injury sidelines Nakamba
WARRIORS captain Marvelous Nakamba missed Luton Town's dramatic 3-2 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Tuesday due to a knee injury.He has now missed three matches in a row for Luton...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:24hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba suffers knee problem
Luton boss Rob Edwards is hopeful that key midfielder Marvelous Nakamba isn't missing for too long after revealing he missed Saturday's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace due to a knee injury picked up w...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brito targets bright start
AS the Warriors return to competitive international football after nearly two years of banishment by Fifa, coach Baltemar Brito wants to open a new chapter with the first Group C 2026 Fifa World Cup q...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:14hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
England-born soccer starlets snub Zimbabwe call-ups
LUTON Town midfielder Marvelous Nakamba and fellow England-based striker Admiral Muskwe have joined the Zimbabwe senior national football team camp in Kigali ahead of the start of their World Cup qual...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors hit by withdrawals
Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has made last-minute changes to his squad for the back-to-back World Cup qualifiers this week in Rwanda, bringing in defender Devine Lunga while six British-born stars wh...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba set to be named Zimbabwe Warriors team captain
Marvelous Nakamba, the England-based midfielder, is expected to be announced as the captain of the Zimbabwe senior men's football team in preparation for the team's upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualif...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:53hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Brito's selection cast doubts on the Warriors ambitions
THE decision by interim coach, Baltemar Brito to include untested and largely inactive foreign-based youngsters for the crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria in Kigali this...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Warriors coach takes huge gamble
Warriors coach Baltimore Brito has taken a significant risk by inviting several foreign-based players for the team's World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria later this month, some of whom have...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:50hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Brito defends Warriors selection
The announcement of the provisional Warriors squad to commence Zimbabwe's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has stirred significant discontent within the local football community. However, national c...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba urges Luton Town teammates to keep believing following Spurs defeat
Zimbabwean international Marvelous Nakamba, who plays for Luton Town, has encouraged his teammates to draw positives from the numerous scoring opportunities they generated against Premier League leade...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 06:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Brito's Warriors plan
Baltemar Brito, the 71-year-old coach, is facing doubts about his tactical abilities, particularly considering Highlanders' recent performance. However, he remains resolute in his belief that he can c...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba tops English Premier League tackle charts
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards expressed his satisfaction with the performance of Zimbabwean international Marvelous Nakamba, who played a pivotal role in securing the team's first-ever Premier League...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 17:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba impresses as Luton celebrate landmark Premier League win
Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba continued to impress as newly promoted Luton Town secured their first-ever Premier League victory with a 2-1 win against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday....Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba signs for Luton on permanent deal
Luton Town have signed midfielder Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the Hatters a...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 17:09hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba edges closer to Luton move
NEWLY promoted English Premier League side Luton Town are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Aston Villa for the permanent signing of Warriors star Marvelous Nakamba.The 29-year-old defe...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 08:35hrs | 4 | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba pays courtesy call on Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE international Marvelous Nakamba yesterday took time off his off-season schedule and paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa. Images of the midfielder handing the President a...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba brings Villa captain to Victoria Falls
JOHN Mcginn the Aston Villa captain arrives in Victoria Falls today on holiday at the invitation of Zimbabwe international, Marvellous Nakamba.It is a big score by Nakamba to have invited a fo...Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Aston Villa players set to visit Victoria Falls
ZIMBABWE is turning out to be a tourism destination of choice for many, with English Premier League side, Aston Villa set to visit the country's majestic tourism capital of Victoria Falls.The ...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 19:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Insights into Chiwenga's lavish wedding anniversary
ONLY few close relatives and friends might have had the privilege to attend Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and wife Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga's first wedding anniversary, but thanks to social m...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
West Bromwich Albion target Nakamba after Luton Town heroics
ENGLISH Championship side West Bromwich Albion are reportedly monitoring Marvelous Nakamba's situation at Aston Villa following his successful loan spell at newly promoted Premier League side Luton To...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Luton target Nakamba signature
Chief executive Gary Sweet expects Luton to start their summer recruitment shortly after revealing the Hatters would be "active" in the transfer window soon.With business officially allowed to...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Muskwe's EPL dream in limbo
ZIMBABWEAN forward Admiral Muskwe may have to wait a bit longer before playing English Premier League football after it emerged he could be sent out on loan again, to play League One football, by his ...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba returns to Villa?
Zimbabwe international footballer Marvelous Nakamba will return to Aston Villa following the expiry of his loan spell with Luton Town.Luton Town announced on their website today that Nakamba w...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Luton's Marvelous gesture for Nakamba
LUTON Town FC has launched a GoFundMe campaign in a bid to support Marvelous Nakamba's philanthropic work in Zimbabwe.The midfielder has already indicated that he will spend most of his pre-se...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba waits on Villa decision
MARVELOUS Nakamba is relaxed about what the immediate future holds after the Aston Villa midfielder's loan spell with Luton Town ended with promotion glory at Wembley over the weekend. Nakamba...Published: 31 May 2023 at 06:57hrs | | 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
Aston Villa stars celebrate Nakamba's Wembley moment
Aston Villa players were cheering on teammate Marvelous Nakamba as he helped Luton Town win promotion to the Premier League.Nakamba is on loan at Luton and has played an important role in the ...Published: 28 May 2023 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Aston Villa fans give their reaction on Nakamba
Aston Villa fans have given their reaction after Marvelous Nakamba helped Luton Town win promotion to the Premier League in the Championship play-off final.The Hatters overcame Coventry City i...Published: 28 May 2023 at 09:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba helps Luton win the richest football match on earth
Zimbabwean international Marvelous Nakamba had a marvellous evening last night as Luton Town stormed into the English Premier League for the first time in their history after a pulsating match at Wemb...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
EPL Pfee:- Nakamba makes Marvelous Premier League return
AFTER being deemed excess baggage at English Premier Soccer League side Aston Villa and sent on loan to Championship side Luton Town in the January transfer period, Zimbabwe international Marvelous Na...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
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