AFCON
Nakamba to ‘soldier on’ in Warriors fold despite immense criticism
Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba will dust himself off and aim to recover from the criticism he got following Zimbabwe’s elimination from AFCON 2025 while aiming to do well for the team in future, it has emerged. The England-based midfielder’s late handball gifted South Africa a penalty, which was converted by Oswin Appollis, as Bafana Bafana…
Read MoreWarriors in need of Divine intervention ahead of Angola clash
The Warriors, despite the agony of conceding a late goal against Egypt in Agadir on Monday, ought to be proud of their performance. Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica’s charges, despite a somewhat slow start to the game, eventually settled and even took the lead through Prince Dube, with 20 minutes on the clock. Omar Marmoush restored parity…
Read MoreMusona on the brink of history
Warriors star Knowledge Musona is set to become the first Zimbabwean player to take part in four different Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON finals) should he feature against Egypt tonight. Zimbabwe begin their campaign against seven-time champions Egypt at the Stadia de Agadir, as the Warriors make their 6th appearance at the continental extravaganza. If…
Read MoreAFCON 2025: All you need to know about Egypt versus Zimbabwe
The stage has been set and battle lines have been drawn. The Warriors of Zimbabwe kick start their AFCON 2025 camping at the Stadia de Agadir against one of the pre-tournament favorites Egypt. Kickoff is at 21h00 local time 20h00 GMT. The Pharaohs, the most successful team in the continental spectacle’s history having won it…
Read MoreWarriors buzzing with confidence ahead of AFCON 2025
Zimbabwe has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, six times. On all the six occasions, someone with a Zimbabwean passport stood in the dugout to lead the country’s flagship football team’s quest for glory at the biannual tournament. In 2004, which was the first time Zimbabwe qualified for the continental spectacle, Sunday…
Read MoreZIFA break silence on Munetsi exclusion, exonerates Chitima
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has cleared the air on the expulsion of Warriors vice captain Marshall Munetsi from the final squad to represent the country at the upcoming AFCON 2025 finals. Munetsi, who plays for English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, was a surprise omission, from the final squad announced by head coach Maria…
Read MoreChakuchichi inclusion in AFCON squad: The circus, the anatomy of insanity
AmaZulu forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, despite a somewhat unforgettable 2025, didn’t make it to be in the final Warriors squad for AFCON, announced by ZIFA today. Romanian mentor Mario Marinica named the squad that will do duty at the 35th edition of the biannual tournament, which will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to…
Read MoreWarriors suffer major blow as Munetsi and Zemura miss out on AFCON 2025
The Warriors’ preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have taken a significant hit after key players Marshall Munetsi and Jordan Zemura were ruled out of the final squad. The official list was confirmed on Thursday afternoon, ending days of uncertainty surrounding the duo’s fitness. Both players suffered injuries in the past week while…
Read MoreWarriors sharpen spears ahead of AFCON
In exactly 36 days time, the Warriors will step on Moroccan soil for for the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. The 35th edition of AFCON will be held between December 21 2025 and January 18, 2026 and Zimbabwe, for the sixth time in the country’s history, will be rubbing shoulders with Africa’s…
Read MoreWarriors show late fight despite tough start against Algeria
The Warriors’ international friendly against Algeria in Saudi Arabia ended in a 3–1 defeat, but the match told a story of two very different halves — one filled with hard lessons, and another offering clear signs of progress as preparations continue for future fixtures. Algeria were in control from the opening whistle, pressing aggressively and…
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