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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: 7 hrs ago | 135 | 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: 8 hrs ago | 88 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat gets coach's vote for man of the match
Michael Nees, the new coach of Zimbabwe, expressed his happiness with his team's goalless draw against Kenya on Friday to begin their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.It was the te...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 12:52hrs | 357 | 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 | 439 | by Staff reporter
WATCH LIVE: Zimbabwe vs Kenya
THE Warriors take on Kenya at Nelson Mandela Stadium at 1500 hours in an Afcon qualifier under new coach Michael Nees.This is how the teams are lining upTeamsKenyaByrne Omondi,...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 15:48hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Trey Nyoni called up to England's U/18 squad again
ENGLAND based Liverpool Football Club starlet Trey Nyoni has been called up to England's Under 18 squad ahead of the Lafarge International Tournament in France.Nyoni, who also qualifies ...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:58hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Harambee Stars coach wary of Zimbabwe Warriors
Kenya's Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat is concerned about injuries affecting his squad as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Zimbabwe at the Mandela National Stad...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suffers another blow
The Zimbabwean national football team, the Warriors, have been hit with a significant setback as Tino Kadewere has withdrawn from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Kenya an...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 15:44hrs | 2103 | by Staff reporter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 | 417 | by Staff reporter
Washington Arubi back in Warriors colours again
Washington Arubi, the 39-year-old goalkeeper for Marumo Gallants, is excited about representing The Warriors in the upcoming 2025 AFCON Qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon. Recently called up by new...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:20hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Mamelodi Sundowns working on new deal for Lunga
South Africa's defending league champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, are reportedly working on a new deal for Warriors defender Divine Lunga to fend off interest from Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca. ...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:13hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors leave for Kampala
Newly appointed Zimbabwe national football team coach, Michael Nees, will have his first face-to-face meeting with his players in Kampala tomorrow night, followed by his inaugural training session on ...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:08hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Pitso Mosimane sings Billiat's praises
THREE-TIME CAF Champions League-winning coach Pitso Mosimane has paid homage to his former player Khama Billiat.Billiat, 34, won the Player of the Month honour in the Zimbabwean top-flight for...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 13:52hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
Billiat returns
Khama Billiat has been drafted into the Warriors squad for the 2025 Afcon Qualifiers.Billiat announced on Wednesday that he has ended his international retirement and is now available for the ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 13:19hrs | 583 | 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 | 652 | 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 | 252 | by Staff reporter
Pedzisai Sakupwanya linked company captures Warriors kit sponsorship
BETTERBRANDS Gold has become the official kit sponsor for the Warriors AFCON Qualification Campaign through a deal, valued at $80 000.Announcing the sponsorship deal on X, ZIFA said the deal w...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 12:45hrs | 519 | 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 | 499 | 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 | 1167 | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium ready by December 2024
The government aims to complete the rehabilitation of the National Sports Stadium to meet CAF's minimum standards by the end of the year, according to the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC). ...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:25hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Zifa peg fees for Uganda match
The Warriors will begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with matches against Kenya and Cameroon at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.These games will be the f...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:58hrs | 257 | 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 | 189 | 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 | 254 | 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 | 840 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors secures stadium in Uganda
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) normalisation committee has selected Uganda as the venue for Zimbabwe's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) home match against Cameroon on September 10, 2024.&n...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:22hrs | 2076 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean defender joins Iraqi top-flight side
Zimbabwe national team centre back Gerald Takwara has joined Iraq Premier League side Al-Minna SC.Takwara signed for Al-Minna as a free agent after parting ways with Ohod Club at the end of la...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:15hrs | 322 | 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 | 303 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya unveils sponsorship for Women Super League
Walter Magaya, founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries and owner of Yadah FC, is set to unveil a significant sponsorship deal of US$320,000 for the Women’s Football Super League. The...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:55hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Munetsi named club vice-captain in France
WARRIORS international Marshal Munetsi has been named as the first vice-captain of Stade de Reims ahead of the start of the new soccer season in France.Teddy Teuma, who joined the club last ye...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 15:35hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
Liverpool manager heaps praises on Trey Nyoni
LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot has hyped Warriors prospect Trey Nyoni following his good performance during the team's pre-season games.Nyoni was born in the UK to Zimbabwean parents. He sc...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 09:52hrs | 1029 | 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 | 2189 | by Staff reporter
Bunjira Jnr gets Warriors select call-up
CAPS United winger Alois Junior Bunjira has been called up to the Warriors select squad for an exhibition match against the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) team at Rufaro Stadium. This match was organiz...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Luphahla joins Dembare
Dynamos has appointed Joel Luphahla as the 1st Assistant Coach to interim Head Coach Lloyd Chigowe. The club announced the decision on Saturday morning, highlighting Luphahla's extensive experience in...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:37hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
Grobbelaar fumes at ZIFA's stupid decision
Local coaches in Zimbabwe are expressing frustration after the ZIFA Normalisation Committee appointed German coach Michael Nees to lead the Warriors, overlooking local candidates. Nees, who si...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:02hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Warriors star on the move
Wolverhampton Wanderers are considering a loan move for Zimbabwean forward Tawanda Chirewa, though no decision has been made yet. Chirewa, 20, who impressed last season, might be loaned out due to the...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:40hrs | 250 | 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 | 458 | 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 | 923 | 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 | 250 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat continues to soar at home
GRACING from one level to another!That's the story of Yadah FC lively star player Khama Billiat as he was recently appointed brand ambassador of Style by Minie boutique."Congratulation...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 10:48hrs | 4115 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe shuts door on local coaches
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has progressed in selecting a new head coach for the national men's team, focusing on expatriate candidates. They have begun interviewing five shortlisted inte...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:07hrs | 206 | 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 | 1610 | by Staff reporter
4 candidates shortlisted for Warriors top job
Zimbabwe's Warriors are expected to appoint a new head coach by the weekend, with Zifa narrowing down the candidates to four from an initial 200 applications. The appointment is crucial as the Warrior...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:10hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya on spending spree
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League side Yadah FC has reinforced their squad with three new foreign players as they strive to avoid relegation. Currently 14th on the league table, just above the relega...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:58hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors stuck on worst Fifa ratings in 8 years
The Zimbabwe national team, the Warriors, learned their latest position on the FIFA rankings following the recent international tournaments. Despite participating in the Cosafa Cup and being e...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:45hrs | 49 | 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 | 606 | by Staff reporter
Warriors unchanged on Fifa rankings
Zimbabwe's men's national football team remains in 129th place out of 210 in the latest FIFA global rankings. In the continental rankings, they are still 38th in Africa. Despite winning two ma...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:54hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori garments steal the show at cricket match
The Mbare Musika market in Harare was unusually vibrant as the Zimbabwe national cricket team, the Chevrons, faced India at the Harare Sports Club. The city became a sea of white garments, as supporte...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:00hrs | 435 | 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 | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Dodgy ZIFA leadership struggling to get anything right
ZIFA's Normalisation Committee is facing criticism for failing to pay the Warriors their promised winning bonuses for the recent COSAFA Cup. Despite registering two wins against Comoros and Zambia in ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
National Sports not ready for 2025 Afcon qualifiers
The National Sports Stadium may not be ready for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches, as renovations are expected to be completed by December, Parliament has heard. Sports and Rec...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 18:21hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
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