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Zifa opens UK talent tap
Zimbabwe's football governing body, ZIFA, has launched an ambitious new talent-tracking programme aimed at connecting Zimbabwean diaspora players, with the goal of strengthening the national football ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:41hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs push for traditional herbs recognition
PARLIAMENTARIANS are pushing for a law protecting indigenous trees used mainly for medicinal purposes.Speaking during a debate on Tuesday, the lawmakers supported a NewsDay Weekender report on...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 06:27hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Scottland FC dominates dodgy Warriors squad for World Cup qualifiers
Knowledge Musona's return to the Zimbabwe national football team after a two-year retirement is the standout feature of coach Michael Nees' squad selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers agains...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 11:40hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
AC Milan reportedly monitoring Zimbabwe's Jordan Zemura
Italian Serie A powerhouse AC Milan is reportedly eyeing Zimbabwean defender Jordan Zemura as a potential addition to their squad. Zemura, currently playing for Udinese in the Italian top-flight, has ...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:46hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Controversial offside spoils Zimbabwe Warriors fightback
Cameroon 2 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaou...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
Warriors lose last AFCON qualifier to Cameroon
Zimbabwe's hopes of finishing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers undefeated were dashed yesterday after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé.Both t...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Warriors secure 2025 Afcon ticket
Zimbabwe 1 - 1 KenyaZimbabwe's Warriors clinched their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Kenya last night, sealing their qualification with ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:24hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere injured, again!
The Zimbabwean national football team, the Warriors, is set to regroup in Polokwane today for a critical 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Kenya this Friday. However, the squad will...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:39hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere returns to the Zimbabwe national football team
Tino Kadewere has made a timely return to the Zimbabwe national football team, as he has been included in the 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifiers against Ken...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba fit for Warriors
Zimbabwean captain Marvelous Nakamba has declared himself fit and ready for national duty, despite a brief appearance as a late substitute in Luton Town's 1-0 win over Cardiff City in the English Cham...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Musona inspires Warriors to back-to-back victory over Namibia
Zimbabwe 3 - 1 NamibiaWalter Musona was the hero of the night as Zimbabwe secured a crucial 3-1 win over Namibia in their return leg of the 2025 AFCON qualifying matches at Orlando Stadium in Sout...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:23hrs | 231 | 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 | 130 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tops Group J with hard-fought victory over Namibia
Zimbabwe's Warriors have surged to the top of Group J in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign after a gritty 1-0 win over Namibia at Orlando Stadium this afternoon. Khama Billiat's 34th-minut...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 18:44hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
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 | 248 | by Staff reporter
Chitembwe blasts 'clown' Nees, ZIFA
CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe was left fuming yesterday after his key player, captain Godknows Murwira, was barred from participating in the highly anticipated Castle Lager Premier Soccer League d...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:48hrs | 588 | 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 | 100 | 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 | 1530 | by Staff reporter
Knowledge Musona still has the magic to lead Zimbabwe's Warriors
MICHAEL Nees is the truth. No doubt. Washington Arubi is the safe pair of hands we needed, no doubt.Munashe Garananga is the defender we all thought he was, no doubt. Gerald Takwara brings str...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:10hrs | 132 | 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 | 310 | by Staff reporter
Warriors out to tame Lions
Jordan Zemura has emphasized that the Warriors must be prepared for any challenge Cameroon presents in tomorrow's crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:03hrs | 139 | 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
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 | 915 | 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 | 351 | 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 | 2117 | 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
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 | 259 | 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 | 574 | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu rally behind Warriors ahead of Lesotho tie
Former Zimbabwe captain Peter Ndlovu and other football legends visited the Warriors' training base in South Africa to motivate the team ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South A...Published: 07 Jun 2024 at 09:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Wolves forward ineligible for Warriors
Zifa is working tirelessly to assist striker Tawanda Chirewa in obtaining a Zimbabwean passport ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa. Chirewa, o...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:15hrs | 3 | 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
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
Warriors date Harambee Stars in cup final
FOR the first time in almost four decades, Zimbabwe and Kenya national football teams are set to clash in a cup final when they feature in the Four Nations Tournament decider at Bingu National Stadium...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe clinch Four Nations final spot
Zimbabwe secured their berth in the final of the Four Nations Tournament with a heart-stopping victory over Zambia in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time at Bingu Stadium....Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 20:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Teenage Hadebe happy to be back in national team colours
Warriors defender Teenage Hadebe expressed his anticipation for the upcoming Four Nations Cup tournament, set to commence on Thursday in Malawi. The 28-year-old, representing Turkish Super Lea...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
FULL LIST: President Mnangagwa honours best performing public official
In a prestigious ceremony held at the State House in Harare, President Mnangagwa honored the outstanding performance of several key public officials across various sectors. The event, which mark...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 11:16hrs | 41 | by George Tshuma
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 | 13 | 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 | 17 | 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 | 10 | 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 | 16 | 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 | 15 | 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 | 14 | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zemura tips Bosso to end title drought
HIGHLANDERS legend Zenzo Moyo has tipped the Bulawayo giants to win the 2023 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title, judging by the team's performance so far.Bosso are looking good to finall...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:25hrs | 12 | 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
Zimbabwean star signs four-year deal with Serie-A club
ZIMBABWE international Jordan Zemura has completed his move to the Italian side Udinese after it was revealed yesterday that the defender has entered into a four-year deal with the Serie A club that b...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 08:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Worldremit Partners Zimachievers as Nominees Announced
Global remittance giant WorldRemit has been confirmed as Plantimun partner for the forthcoming Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK Edition set for 22 April in London. The renewal of pleasantries betw...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 20:18hrs | 15 | by Agencies
Jordan Zemura left out of Bournemouth squad due to ongoing contract situation
Jordan Zemura was left out of Cherries' matchday squad to face Liverpool this afternoon due to his ongoing contract situation, the Daily Echo understands.Zemura has been one of Cherries' stand...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jordan Zemura shines in battle against Saka
FOOTBALL can be very cruel.For Warriors' Jordan Zemura's struggling English Premier League football side AFC Bournemouth, the game cannot be more painful than taking the lead with the first at...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo beer merchant sues police over US$110,000 worth of seized liquor
Bulawayo's Wood Liquor Warehouse Trading Company (PVT) Limited owners have threatened to take the Zimbabwe Republic Police to court if the law enforcement organisation fails to release an alcohol cons...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 09:03hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Time running out for Nakamba?
MARVELOUS Nakamba could be running out of time to find suitors before the close of the transfer window amid reports yesterday that his club Aston Villa is yet to receive any formal offers for the bani...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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