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Zifa to decide Nees fate

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) technical committee will this week convene to review the Warriors' latest performances following back-to-back defeats in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers.ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi con…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Warriors' struggles continue

Zimbabwe's Africa 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign suffered another blow as Rwanda's Gilbert Mugisha scored in the 40th minute to hand the visitors a 1-0 victory at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.The Warriors struggled to find thei…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:24hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA apologises over Kadewere, journalist altercation

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has issued an apology following an incident involving Warriors striker Tinotenda Kadewere and journalist Yvonne Mangunda during the national team's open training session at Orlando Stadium.In a stat…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 14:12hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa pushes rail and ICT deals in Beijing

President Emmerson Mnangagwa held high-level meetings with two major Chinese corporations in Beijing on Monday, advancing Zimbabwe's agenda to modernise infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation.The President first engaged with …

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:36hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA to host refresher courses

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced plans to conduct refresher courses for coaches holding Confederation of African Football (CAF) A, B, and C badges.Coaches wishing to upgrade their qualifications will pay a flat fee of…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:34hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

4 Zimbabwean referees get World Cup slots

Four Zimbabwean match officials have been appointed by FIFA to officiate the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Matchday 7 Qualifier between South Sudan and DR Congo.The match is scheduled for 5 September 2025 at the National Stadium in Juba.Bri…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 12:33hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA suspends referee

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended referee Rusununguko Mutero from officiating in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) for six match days following concerns over his recent performance.In an official statement, …

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:51hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter

Costs push out horticulture farmers in Zimbabwe

The Horticulture Development Council (HDC) has expressed deep concern over escalating production costs in Zimbabwe's horticulture sector, warning that the trend is driving some farmers to consider relocating operations to neighboring Zambi…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:06hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter

Something is wrong at Zifa

AT one time, we thought everything was well at Zifa until information filtered through that the Zimbabwe Under 17 and Under 20 teams are still to be paid their allowances three months or so after their international participation.This only…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:02hrs | 320 | by Michael Kariati

ZIFA's Amateur Hour: How Magwizi's Leadership is Destroying Zimbabwean Football

The Zimbabwe Football Association's (ZIFA) recent decision to suspend Under-17 selection activities across the country is a stark reminder of the organization's amateurish approach to the sport. This move is not just a minor setback, but a…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:58hrs | 205 | by Silent Echo

ZIFA unveils new warriors jersey

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the winner of its national design competition for the new Warriors jersey, with local designer Gallant claiming the top prize.The competition, which was launched earlier this year, inv…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 10:36hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter

Casmyn FC player dies after training

The ZIFA Southern Region Division One League has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of Casmyn FC player Trust Munenge, who tragically collapsed and died on Tuesday.Munenge, aged 26, is reported to have collapsed shortly …

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:30hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter

Zifa suspends officials after 'shocking' blunders

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended three match officials following what it described as "shocking" performances during recent Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches.Referees Lloyd Mapanje, Grace Gimo, and assi…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:17hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA suspends ZIFASOL activities

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended all football activities run by the Zimbabwe Football Federation for Amateur and Social Leagues (ZIFASOL) with immediate effect, citing serious violations of its regulatory framework.In…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:22hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Poised to Introduce VAR Technology in PSL

In a landmark development set to transform Zimbabwean football, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is moving swiftly to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to the Premier Soccer League (PSL). This initiative, currently…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:52hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA launches 'Go Warriors Fans' initiative

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has launched a bold fan mobilisation campaign, "Go Warriors Fans," aimed at rallying nationwide support for the senior men's football team, the Warriors, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFC…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 17:53hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter

Zifa fails to pay Young Mighty Warriors after tournaments

The plight of Zimbabwe's women's footballers continues to mirror a tragic cycle of neglect, broken promises, and unfulfilled dreams. Despite bold pledges of reform and support, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has once again come u…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:35hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA addresses abuse of match officials

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has reiterated its uncompromising stance against verbal and physical abuse directed at match officials, declaring a zero-tolerance policy as part of its broader push to uphold the integrity and spir…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:37hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter

2024 El NiÃ±o Drought Spurs Malnutrition in Gokwe

The El NiÃ±o-induced drought that gripped Zimbabwe during the 2023/24 rainy season has taken a devastating toll on nutrition, especially among children under five and pregnant women in Gokwe, prompting urgent intervention by humanitarian o…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:28hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo MPs appeal for social welfare funding

Legislators from Bulawayo have called on the government to urgently release funds allocated to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, saying continued delays are severely hampering efforts to assist Zimbabwe's most vuln…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZIFA to hunt for Warriors COSAFA coach

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is set to appoint a local coach to take charge of the Warriors at the 2025 COSAFA Cup tournament, as current head coach Michael Nees will be unavailable due to international commitments.The regional…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:27hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter

Top lawyer appointed into Zifa electoral committee

Acclaimed Gweru-based human rights lawyer Brian Dube has been appointed to the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) electoral committee, bringing crucial legal expertise to the administration of the country's football affairs.In a letter d…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 17:54hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA president not happy with slow pace of NSS renovations

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President Nqobile Magwizi has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of renovations at the National Sports Stadium (NSS), despite some progress made at the facility.Magwizi's comments came during a tou…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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 team. The initiative, dubbed "Roots &am…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:41hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

Zifa launches competition for new Warriors kit and logo

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has launched a design competition inviting local designers to create the next Warriors kit and logo. The contest, titled "Warrior Pride Brand Design Battle," will run for six weeks, with the submiss…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 17:54hrs | 1769 | by Staff reporter

Mafume promises ZIFA 40 hectares of land to build stadium

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume announced on Monday that the city council will provide 40 hectares of land to the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) for the development of Highglen Stadium.The pledge was made after ZIFA president Nqobile Magwi…

Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo offers to dig Bosso out of their financial hole

Business mogul and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has stepped in to assist troubled Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Highlanders Football Club, offering to pay the club's outstanding $27,000 debt and help lift their FIFA-imposed transfer …

Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 12:48hrs | 1744 | by Staff reporter

FIFA delegation to conduct induction for new ZIFA Board

A FIFA delegation is set to arrive in Zimbabwe tomorrow to conduct an induction programme for the newly elected Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executive committee. This initiative is aimed at helping the board transition into their r…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:33hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo trying to bribe losing ZIFA candidates?

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has offered a "private settlement" to appease losing candidates in the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential election, dismissing allegations that his financial support for newly elected ZIFA presid…

Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 18:57hrs | 4013 | by Staff reporter

Lincoln Mutasa admits fault in former players' election defeats

Outgoing ZIFA Normalization Committee chairperson Lincoln Mutasa has admitted that the body he led is partly to blame for the disappointing defeat of all former players in the recent ZIFA elections. Seven former players contested various p…

Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:51hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter

Makwinji fails to vote for himself as Nqobile is elected ZIFA President

Nqobile Magwizi has clinched the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency in a landslide victory, securing 61 out of 77 votes (80%) during an election overshadowed by allegations of vote-buying and procedural violations.Magwizi's cl…

Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Magwizi wins ZIFA presidency, by far

Nqobile Magwizi has been unanimously voted and confirmed as president-elect for the Zimbabwe Football Association after garnering 61 out of the 78 votes during the ongoing polls.The officials confirmed that the victory constitutes eighty p…

Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 13:26hrs | 1157 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Prophet Magaya fails to produce O' levels proof

Controversial self-proclaimed prophet and football club owner Walter Magaya has failed in his court bid to halt the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential elections, scheduled for January 25. Magaya, who owns Yadah Stars FC, was…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 05:41hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya fights O' Level demand

ZIFA presidential aspirant Walter Magaya has officially lodged a challenge at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), disputing the demand for an O' Level certificate for candidates vying for the association's president and vice-presiden…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:38hrs | 1039 | by Staff reporter

Magaya versus Zifa legal drama deferred

Legal drama unfolded yesterday as lawyers for Prophet Walter Magaya, disqualified ZIFA presidential aspirant and Yadah Stars president, argued for his inclusion on the final list of candidates for the ZIFA presidency. The list is set to be…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:46hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya seek to stop 'fraudulent' Zifa elections

Yadah Stars Football Club president, Prophet Walter Magaya, has approached the High Court in a bid to halt the January 25 ZIFA elections. The urgent application will be heard this morning at 9 a.m. in Justice Tawanda Chitapi's chambers.Mag…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:02hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter

Zifa dismisses fake Fifa letter as smear campaign

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has denounced as "a shameless act of deceit" a letter purportedly sent by FIFA, which alleged that the world football body's independent ethics committee was investigating presidential candidate Nqo…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Twine Phiri warns dummy ZIFA presidential candidates, launches own manifesto

Zimbabwe Football Association presidential hopeful, Twine Phiri has warned all dummy candidates allegedly targeting to spoil the race in reviving the country's football fraternity during the forthcoming elections, describing the plot as gr…

Published: 04 Jan 2025 at 19:26hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Zifa's biggest witch-hunt

DURING my youthful days in Chakari, we used to have regular visits by some chaps who were called witch-hunters.Their job, we were told, was to flush out witches within our community and we would all gather at a place we called Zimbabwe Gro…

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:37hrs | 200 | by Sharuko

Farai Jere's O-Level certificate bears the name Farai Mutimbo

The ZIFA Electoral Committee, chaired by Lincoln Mutasa, has reaffirmed its commitment to adhering strictly to the rules and regulations set by the ZIFA Congress, as the field for the association's presidential race narrows following a rig…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 1121 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa claims ZIFA Ethics Committee compromised, to appeal

The Zimbabwe Football Association presidential hopeful, Temba Mliswa, who did not meet the eligibility criteria this Monday alleges that the country's football governing body is compromised and too corrupt, with preparations to legally cha…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:58hrs | 1039 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

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 Zifa executive committee elections are s…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 11:50hrs | 2131 | by Staff reporter

Open Letter: Zimbabwe Football Association (ZiFA)

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZiFA)66 Bishop Gaul AvenueMilton ParkHarare,ZimbabweDear ZiFA selection Committee,I am writing to express my concerns regarding certain individuals contesting for positions on the new ZiFA Executive Committee…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 23:12hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zifa candidates undergo vetting

With the deadline for the submission of nomination papers for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections having passed on Wednesday, the electoral committee has now begun the critical task of vetting candidates for eligibility. In …

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:35hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter

Mwaruwari joins race for Zifa Presidency

Legendary former Zimbabwe national football team captain Benjani Mwaruwari has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency, marking a significant moment in the country's football governan…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 09:55hrs | 4967 | by Staff reporter

Stampede for Zifa board positions

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections scheduled for January 25, 2025, are poised to be among the most hotly contested in the organization's history. With an impressive lineup of candidates and significant positions up for grab…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

We need Zacc in the Zifa elections

With the 2024 soccer season gone, the Zifa elections are dominating headlines everywhere with all sorts of names being thrown around as possible successors to Felton Kamambo.Since nominations opened on November 22, names such as Walter Mag…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:26hrs | 46 | by Michael Kariati

ZIFA elections trigger controversy

With the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections looming, the race to elect a new president, vice presidents, and committee members has taken a dramatic turn, mired in allegations of corruption, forgery, and manipulation. The electi…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:34hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

9 vie for Zifa top post

As the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) prepares for its presidential election on January 25, at least nine candidates have formally expressed their interest in running for the coveted position.The nominations for the ZIFA presidency o…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZIFA opens nominations for 2025 executive committee elections

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially opened nominations for its Executive Committee elections, slated to culminate in an Elective Ordinary Congress on January 25, 2025.In a statement released Friday, ZIFA confirmed that …

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 18:51hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter

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