Mighty Warriors ready for Cosafa opener against Eswatini

By Staff Writter | February 19, 2026

Mighty Warriors coach, Sithethelelwe Sibanda believes her charges are ready for their opening encounter in the 2026 Cosafa Women’s Championship against Eswatini. Zimbabwe begin their journey in the regional showpiece against Eswatini this afternoon. Speaking to the media at the team’s last training session ahead of the game, Sibanda highlighted the team’s fitness levels, saying:…

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ZIFA’s million-dollar question: Are they pricing out the future of Zimbabwean football?‎

By Eastern Region Correspondent | February 19, 2026

‎‎Real Saints Football Academy founder and technical director, Collin Chinyani, has slammed the Zimbabwe Football Association’s (ZIFA) steep registration and affiliation fees for football academies, labelling them exorbitant and a recipe for elitism.‎‎Speaking exclusively to Fanzone, Chinyani did not mince his words, saying the $3000 registration fee and $2000 annual affiliation fee are a significant…

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Vinicius seals dramatic win in Lisbon as play halted amid abuse claims

By Staff Writer | February 18, 2026

Vinicius Junior netted a stunning second-half goal to hand Real Madrid victory over Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off, in a contest interrupted for 10 minutes following allegations of racist abuse. The decisive moment arrived five minutes after the interval at the Estadio da Luz, when the Brazilian forward curled a…

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Doue double helps Paris St-Germain overturn Monaco deficit

By Staff Writer | February 18, 2026

Paris St-Germain produced a stirring recovery at the Stade Louis II, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off. Luis Enrique began the night with Desire Doue among the substitutes, but the decision was quickly tested as the holders found themselves under immediate pressure from…

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Galatasaray fight back to take firm grip on tie with Juventus

By Staff Writer | February 18, 2026

Galatasaray will head to Turin with a three-goal cushion after overturning a deficit to defeat Juventus in a breathless opening leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off. The Turkish side fell 2-1 behind by the interval despite striking first through Gabriel Sara. Juventus responded strongly, as Teun Koopmeiners netted twice within 17 minutes to…

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Rusitu Tigers FC’s season hangs in the balance over coaching qualification row‎

By Eastern Region Correspondent | February 18, 2026

‎A major crisis is brewing in Chimanimani at Rusitu Tigers as the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League’s refusal to accredit their coach, Patrick Sithole, threatens to derail their participation in the 2026 season.‎‎Sithole, a seasoned coach with an impressive track record, led the Tigers to a respectable fifth-place finish in the 2025 campaign, with…

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Dynamos: A ship sinking further?

By Staff Writer | February 18, 2026

They are called Dynamos, but those who bleed blue are split for choice in terms of other names used to refer to the Harare giants. DeMbare, Chazunguza, the Glamour Boys, Mutunhu une Mago, are all names used in the blue half of Harare- where the love for arguably the biggest team in Zimbabwean football, is…

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Central Region’s stance on CAF B benchmark

By Central Region Correspondent | February 17, 2026

Central Region Soccer League clubs have revealed their stance after ZIFA mandated a CAF B license as the minimum coaching qualification for lower division leagues — saying the decision is welcomed, but has come too late as they have already finalized coaching staff contracts for the season. In a circular to men’s and women’s football…

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