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Fabisch ready for the Warriors test
As Zimbabwe's Warriors prepare for back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Burkina Faso and Niger, one player quietly stands out with a deep sense of legacy, purpose, and readine...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 09:56hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Money talks: Scottland FC winger smuggled Into Warriors COSAFA cup squad
Nathan Mutasa grabbed headlines on Monday after his unexpected inclusion in Zimbabwe's 2025 Warriors squad for the COSAFA Cup.The Scottland FC winger, who is also known as the son of soc...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 12:05hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Pokello's son in Warriors squad raises dust
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is facing intense criticism following the last-minute and unexplained inclusion of Scotland-based midfielder Nathan Mutasa in the Warriors squad set to take pa...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:09hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Controversy erupts over Zimbabwe Warriors' squad selections
Zimbabwe's preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 have come under intense scrutiny following Warriors coach Michael Nees' controversial decision to exclude several key regulars from t...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:21hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Nees announces funny squad for friendlies
Warriors coach Michael Nees has announced the squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Niger and Burkina Faso, set to take place in Morocco.Zimbabwe will face Burkina Faso on Ju...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:38hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Bafana Bafana must be sanctioned by Fifa for cheating
South Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign has been thrown into uncertainty after revelations that Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena should have served a one-match suspension in thei...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:41hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter
Nees challenges Kadewere after dropping him from Warriors
Warriors coach Michael Nees has challenged France-based striker Tino Kadewere to work hard and regain his top form after a lengthy injury layoff saw him miss out on a national team call-up for the upc...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:49hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors secure 3-year formal wear sponsorship
The Warriors have received a significant boost ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria after the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) signed a three-year partnership with le...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:17hrs | 1263 | by Staff reporter
Nees finalising Zimbabwe Warriors Squad for FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Warriors coach Michael Nees is in the final stages of selecting his squad for Zimbabwe's upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria. The German tactician has been closely monito...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:12hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors final squad announced
Mighty Warriors coach Sithetheliwe “Kwinji 15” Sibanda has unveiled her final 23-player squad for Zimbabwe's upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Qualifiers clash against Angola. The fi...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 19:29hrs | 276 | 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
Zifa completes vetting
Zifa Normalisation Committee Set to Announce Executive Committee Candidates Amid Drama and ControversyThe Zifa Normalisation Committee is expected to announce today the list of candidates for ...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:49hrs | 414 | 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 | 548 | by Staff reporter
Nees proud of Warriors
Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, expressed pride in his team's performance despite a narrow 2-1 loss to African giants Cameroon in their final Group J match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Warriors hunt Indomitable Lions
The Warriors are set to take on Cameroon in a decisive Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifier today, with both teams having already secured their places for next year's tournament in Morocco....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:51hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors cruise past lesotho
Zimbabwe 3 - 0 LesothoEthel Chinyerere stole the spotlight yesterday, scoring twice in the second half to propel Zimbabwe's Mighty Warriors to a decisive victory over Lesotho at the Madibaz Stadiu...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:55hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
International orphans shift base to Botswana
Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, are set to relocate to Botswana's Obed Chilume Itani Stadium in Francistown for the first leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers a...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 121 | 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 | 158 | 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 | 1818 | 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 | 132 | 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 | 897 | by Staff reporter
Tawanda Chirewa included in Warriors squad
Zimbabwe Warriors coach Michael Nees has spoken about his recent bust-up with England-based forward Tawanda Chirewa, adopting a fatherly approach in managing his players' emotions. The German tacticia...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 164 | 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 | 251 | 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 | 264 | 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 | 508 | by Staff reporter
Cameroon holds Zimbabwe Warriors
Zimbabwe 0 - 0 CameroonIn a gritty performance, Zimbabwe stood firm against five-time African champions Cameroon, holding the Indomitable Lions to a goalless draw in a crucial Group J 2025 Africa ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:35hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Warriors out to break 29 year jinx against Cameroon
The Mandela National Stadium in Uganda will be the venue for Tuesday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J Qualifier between Zimbabwe and Cameroon.The last time Zimbabwe defeated Camero...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:30hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Warriors brace for Indomitable Lions
New Warriors coach Michael Nees expressed a mix of satisfaction and concern after his team's performance in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifying match against Kenya last Friday....Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:00hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors coach wary of Cameroon
New Zimbabwe national football coach Michael Nees described his team's goalless draw against Kenya as a "good landing" in his debut match. However, he is now pushing for more discipline from his playe...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:27hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Warriors begin Afcon qualifiers campaign with goalless draw against Kenya
Zimbabwe 0 - 0 KenyaIn their 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Group J opener on Friday, the Zimbabwe national team secured a goalless draw against Kenya. The match, marking the debut of Warriors coac...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 17:16hrs | 948 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors begin Afcon hunt
Khama Billiat led a group of locally-based Warriors players who departed for Uganda ahead of next week’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. Zimbabwe will open their Group J campaign with a ma...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:31hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Mckop honoured to serve Zimbabwe
Pernell Mckop has expressed deep honor and excitement at being invited to join Warriors coach Michael Nees’ staff as the goalkeepers’ coach. Mckop, a former Zimbabwe youth international, d...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:06hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Warriors coach torches widespread social media debate
Less than a week after promising to select his squad based on merit, Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, has sparked debate by including players who have not been active at club level in his 23-m...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:03hrs | 255 | 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 | 578 | by Staff reporter
Warriors coach in touch with 25 foreign-based players
In 2003, Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, secured a 3-1 victory over Seychelles in an Afcon qualifier at the National Sports Stadium, drawing a capacity crowd. This win, featuring goal...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:19hrs | 1177 | by Staff reporter
New Warriors coach moans about limited preparation time
New Zimbabwean Warriors coach Michael Nees has expressed concern over the limited preparation time ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon next month. The matc...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:52hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors coach shuts outs agents
Newly appointed Zimbabwe Warriors coach Michael Nees has emphasized his commitment to selecting players based solely on merit, rejecting any influence from local football cartels or agents. Du...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:38hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
New Warriors coach lands in Zimbabwe
New Warriors head coach Michael Nees is set to arrive in Zimbabwe on Wednesday afternoon, where he will announce the squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:31hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors coach appointment divides ZIFA
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Normalisation Committee is experiencing internal discord over the appointment of the new Mighty Warriors head coach. The tec...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:48hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
US ally pulls out of Zimbabwe match amid diplomatic tiff
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has quickly assembled a squad to play against the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) select team on Tuesday at Rufaro Stadium after the Zambia Defence Forces withdr...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 07:06hrs | 2194 | by Staff reporter
Zifa hunt for Warriors coach's assistants
Several top local coaches have endorsed the appointment of Michael Nees as the new Zimbabwe national football team coach, citing his potential to elevate the game in Zimbabwe. ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:14hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe announces 'unknown' German as Warriors head coach
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee has appointed German Michael Nees as the new Warriors coach.In a statement, ZIFA said the 57-year old German has the task to lead the Warriors in their quest f...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:10hrs | 925 | by Staff reporter
Zifa still undecided on Warriors coach
ZIFA has narrowed down the shortlist for the Warriors coaching job to three candidates, with the final phase of the recruitment process set for next week. Over 180 applications were received for the p...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:17hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
5 foreigners for Zimbabwe Warriors job
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has postponed the appointment of the new Warriors coach, initially expected this weekend, with interviews for five shortlisted foreign candidates now set for t...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1672 | by Staff reporter
Zifa to name Warriors coach
Zimbabwe's Warriors are set to have a new coach by the weekend, as ZIFA has shortlisted four candidates for the senior soccer team. The Warriors have struggled in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and are...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:01hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Brito backs Magaya for Zifa post
Former Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has publicly endorsed Prophet Walter Magaya, owner of Prophet Healing Ministries and Yadah FC, to be the next president of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA)...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors coach blames defenders for Bafana Bafana loss
Zimbabwe 1 - 3 South AfricaIn a Group C CAF World Cup Qualifiers match at Free State Stadium, the Warriors suffered a 3-1 defeat against South Africa, leading interim coach Jairos Tapera to at...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:52hrs | | 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 | 8 | by Staff reporter
Brito divides Zifa
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee members are currently divided over the selection of the Warriors coach, with reports indicating a push to reinstate Baltermar Brito gaining momentum within one faction...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:45hrs | 3 | 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 | 6 | by Staff reporter
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