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Eligibility rules for ZIFA Presidential candidates questioned
Former Zimbabwe international and Notwane FC legend Fabian Zulu has publicly criticized recent proposals to restrict eligibility for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency and key positio...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:09hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Was Kudzi Keita a diamond dealer and a hustler?
THE first thing which would hit you about Kudzai Keita was his SURNAME.It's not a common surname in Zimbabwe and rarely does one find it being associated with a name like Kudzai.It's a...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:08hrs | 1403 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean right-back Mabaya trains with Liverpool first-team
Zimbabwean right-back Isaac Mabaya was spotted training with Liverpool’s first team for the first time since head coach Arne Slot’s appointment earlier this season. The 20-year-old, who is part of...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 21:11hrs | 2245 | 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 | 1814 | by Staff reporter
Nengomasha, Samantha Mtukudzi's bitter divorce saga continues
The tumultuous divorce proceedings between former Zimbabwean footballer Tinashe Nengomasha and Samantha Mtukudzi, the daughter of the late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi, have taken another dramatic ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 14:14hrs | 2119 | 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 | 131 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya claims Zanu-PF stole his land
Thomas Mapfumo, a Zimbabwean musician known for his politically charged songs, has alleged that the ruling Zanu-PF party revoked land that was allocated to him by the Harare City Council in the early ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 15:15hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
Ephraim Mwale to be buried in Bulawayo
Former footballer Ephraim Mwale, who passed away recently in South Africa at the age of 58, will be laid to rest tomorrow at Bulawayo's Umvutsha Cemetery. His sister, Cecilia, confirmed that all the n...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:39hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Ephraim Mwale to be buried in Bulawayo
Former footballer Ephraim Mwale, who passed away recently in South Africa at the age of 58, will be laid to rest tomorrow at Bulawayo's Umvutsha Cemetery. His sister, Cecilia, confirmed that all the n...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:30hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Mzansi bus accident snuffs out young family
At just three years old, Lwandile Palu's life was full of simple joys and potential, with dreams of becoming whatever he wished - be it a doctor, footballer, or something else. Tragically, his...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1206 | by Staff reporter
Arsenal Steadily Closing the Gap with Manchester City: Reasons for the Gunners' Successful Development
In the world of English football, a captivating story is unfolding. Arsenal, once a great club that endured years of stagnation, is rising again, challenging Manchester City's hegemony. This process, ...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 19:05hrs | 418 | by Staff Reporter
Football Prodigies 2024: The bright future of world football
In the world of sports, there is always room for new stars. Football, being the most popular sport, naturally draws the most excitement from fans and experts when it comes to young and talented player...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 15:00hrs | 97 | by Staff Reporter
Prophet Magaya's Yadah FC hit by FIFA transfer ban
YADAH Stars has been slapped with a transfer ban by FIFA due to its failure to settle an $82,000 debt owed to three Brazilian players. The club breached its contract by terminating the players' agreem...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 10:05hrs | 498 | by Staff reportrer
Benefits of Having the Maltese Passport for Retired Footballers
For retired footballers looking to enjoy their golden years, obtaining a Maltese passport can open up a world of opportunities. One of the key benefits of having a Maltese passport is the ability to t...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 12:16hrs | 524 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe linked teen included by Liverpool FC for US pre-season tour
Liverpool's new head coach Arne Slot has included promising teenage footballer Trey Nyoni in the squad for their upcoming pre-season tour of the United States. Nyoni, born to Zimbabwean parent...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 08:53hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe backing footballer grandson
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe is supporting her grandson Simbanashe Chikore who seems 'passionate' to become a footballer with Harare giants CAPS United.Simbanashe, 8, is the son of Grace's d...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 10801 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?
The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling.In fact, this is not simply unsettling but positi...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 83 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Career Transitions: Football Stars Who Became Great Managers
Taking football as an example, there are many players who hope to become managers after they retire from active play. Recognising this process is enlightening, particularly for users seeking ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:09hrs | 288 | by Staff Reporter
Prophet Magaya did not see the $82,000 Fifa fine coming
The ambitious Premier Soccer League (PSL) team Yadah Stars, owned by the charismatic religious leader Walter Magaya, has been fined $82,000 by FIFA for breaching the contracts of Brazilian expatriate ...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 08:06hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Norman Maroto dies
Norman Maroto, aged 40, the last forward to score over 20 goals in a premiership season, passed away in the early hours of Friday at a private hospital in Harare, where he had been admitted and placed...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
You can get fired for drinking Pepsi or Coca-Cola
A Coca-Cola employee can get fired if caught drinking Pepsi, like wise a Pepsi employee can get fired if caught drinking Coca-Cola.Yes you would be fired. Upon being hired /employed you will a...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:17hrs | 25 | by Erick Matotoba
Honouring Africa's top football talents
In my opinion, no continent has produced the range of footballing talent that Africa has, especially over the last 20 years. If you remember watching football back in the mid-noughties, Africa...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:26hrs | 88 | by Sports Reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors in SA for World Cup battles
All players called up for the Warriors' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa, starting this week, are expected to arrive in South Africa today.The team will face Les...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:03hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Dembare protest Chirinda ruling
Despite the ZIFA Player Status Committee clearing Obriel Chirinda to play for Premier Soccer League champions Ngezi Platinum Stars, the striker's troubles are far from over. Harare giants Dynamos, who...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat could lose his SA house
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Khama Billiat is facing a legal tussle with the owners of his house in Midrand who want to evict the soccer star's close relatives who decided on the premises due to the f...Published: 22 May 2024 at 11:17hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Benjani Mwaruwari gets coaching job in England
FORMER Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari has kick-started his journey towards a return to coaching after earning an opportunity to work with English Championship side Plymouth Argyle's juniors....Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to host military games
ZIMBABWE will play host to the 15th World Military Golf Championships in Victoria Falls in June.The event, to draw participants from 20 defence forces from across the globe, will be held from ...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:08hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Liverpool starlet's Gwanda roots are revealed
ZIMBABWE football fans have pleaded with Liverpool wonder boy Trey Nyoni to choose the Warriors ahead of England in his international career after the teenager played his first professional match in t...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chicken Inn register 14-year-old prodigy
FORMER Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Chicken Inn have registered 14-year-old Mpopoma High School pupil Awakhiwe Tshalibe with their first team ahead of the start of the 2024 season....Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Best Defenders of the Modern Football World
Football defenders are unwavering guards whose incredible dedication and skill affect the outcome of every game. They are the backbone that teams rely on in the most critical moments and a key factor ...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 20:47hrs | 19 | by Staff Reporter
Mushekwi donates US$25k boots to CAPS Utd
FORMER CAPS United striker Nyasha Mushekwi has donated football boots estimated at over US$25 000 to his ex-club ahead of the 2024 Castle Lager Premiership season next month.The former Warrior...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wedding was a political statement
HIGH-PROFILE weddings, especially those of the rich, famous and powerful - very important persons (VIPs) - are renowned worldwide for their grandeur, luxury and vibrant celebrations.These ausp...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:26hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga ties nuptial knot
Zimbabwean co-Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga today closed a dramatic chapter of his marriage life when he tied the nuptial knot God's way in Harare with new wife Colonel Miniyothabo Chiwenga (nee...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 17:56hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's Peter Muduhwa could join Dembare
DYNAMOS are leaving nothing to chance going into the new season where they will play in the African Safari after adding lethal striker Obriel Chirinda to their roster.He will officially be a G...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:10hrs | 8 | 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 | 64 | by Staff Reporter
Prophet Magaya reveals plans for Chitungwiza
AFTER the successful commissioning of his Heart Stadium by President Emmerson in Waterfalls on Sunday, PHD leader Walter Magaya now wants to turn his attention on constructing similar facilities in hi...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:05hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Ariel Sibanda's wish before retirement
HIGHLANDERS FC captain Ariel Sibanda has done enough to be regarded as one of the best goalkeepers the country has ever produced.But, for him, his achievements will never be complete without w...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:35hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Ariel Sibanda is the goalkeeper of the year
UTILITY man Qadr Amini was last night in a state of delirium as he was accompanied by his two wives to receive the Soccer Star of the Year crown.This follows a stellar season in which he capta...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'Change soccer stars selection criteria'
THE 11 Soccer Star of the Year finalists were announced on Tuesday amid heated debate regarding the selection criteria used.A panel of journalists, team captains and coaches, and other footbal...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ariel in fourth heaven
HIGHLANDERS captain Ariel Sibanda can be rest assured he has contributed all he could and would want to be counted as one of the best goalkeepers the country has ever produced.He caps the seas...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 2023 Soccer Stars selected
CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League champions Ngezi Platinum Stars have underlined their sweet season by providing three players in the 2023 Soccer Stars of the Year calendar. The 11 soccer sta...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors boycott training
All is not well in the Warriors camp ahead of their crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifier against Nigeria on Sunday after players boycotted yesterday's scheduled training session in protest ov...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF affiliate Farmers4ED here to stay, says founder
Farmers for Economic Development (Farmers4ED), an affiliate of the ruling party Zanu-PF, has affirmed its commitment to remain an influential force in the country's political landscape and to staunchl...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:50hrs | 8 | 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 | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF affiliates disappear
Affiliate groups affiliated with Zanu-PF have dissolved and moved underground after their prominent role in promoting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's re-election ahead of the August polls.In th...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Misguided PSL find Peter Muduhwa found guilty for failing to protect match officials
Highlanders vice-captain and defender, Peter "21 Questions" Muduhwa, was found guilty by the Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee for failing to protect match officials against acts of violenc...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inked Trey Nyoni named in the England's Under-17 squad
ENGLAND-born teenage sensation Trey Nyoni has been named in the England men's Under-17 squad for next week's doubleheader with Norway at St. Georges Park.Born to Zimbabwean parents, Nyon...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:56hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat on the verge of making his PSL return
Khama Billiat, a former standout player for the Kaizer Chiefs, is on the cusp of making his much-anticipated return to the field.Billiat, who boasts an impressive record of 97 goals in the PSL...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 20:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Benza to push sports cause in parly
HERENTALS Football Club owner Innocent Benza has pledged to help push the sports development agenda in Parliament after he became the first professional footballer to win a seat in the National Assemb...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chihoro, Murape back at Dembare
LONG-serving team manager Richard Chihoro and assistant coach Murape Murape are expected to bounce at Dynamos today following a flurry of diplomatic manoeuvres at the volatile Premier Soccer League gi...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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