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Warriors crisis: Nees needs to be honest
Michael Nees watched helplessly on the touchline at the Peter Mokaba Stadium as the Warriors took turns to miss clear-cut goalscoring opportunities against Lesotho. Zimbabwe failed to convert a glut of chances to the point that even if they had drawn, one would argue two points would have been lost, not one gained. Any of…
Read MoreEngland seal World Cup qualification in style
England booked their ticket to next summer’s World Cup with a commanding performance in Riga, sweeping aside Latvia to make qualification official. Thomas Tuchel’s team required three points to guarantee progression, and they achieved it with ease against opponents positioned 137th in the global rankings. The match itself was straightforward, but the evening was not…
Read MoreRonaldo sets new record but Portugal held by Hungary
Cristiano Ronaldo found the net twice, but Portugal was forced to settle for a draw against Hungary, missing the chance to confirm their place at the 2026 World Cup. The 40-year-old overtook former Guatemala striker Carlos Ruiz to set a new benchmark for goals in World Cup qualifying. His two strikes took him to 41…
Read MoreJapan stun Brazil with dramatic second-half turnaround
Brazil let a two-goal cushion slip away as Japan pulled off a stunning 3–2 comeback victory on Tuesday afternoon at Ajinomoto Stadium. Carlo Ancelotti’s side appeared in full command after a strong first period, only to collapse defensively after the interval. The setback marked the team’s second loss in their last three fixtures. The visitors…
Read MoreWoltemade strike edges Germany closer to World Cup qualification
Nick Woltemade’s maiden goal for Germany proved decisive as Julian Nagelsmann’s team earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Belfast, moving a step nearer to booking their place at the 2026 World Cup. Germany began their qualifying journey with a shock defeat to Slovakia but have since recovered strongly, now leading Group A…
Read MoreFrance denied early World Cup qualification after Iceland draw
France missed the chance to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup with matches to spare after being held to a lively 2-2 draw in Reykjavik. The Group D leaders needed both a victory and a slip-up from Ukraine against Azerbaijan to confirm qualification ahead of schedule. Instead, they found themselves behind at the…
Read MoreWales’ automatic World Cup hopes dashed in thrilling Belgium defeat
Wales’ chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup all but disappeared after a gripping 4-2 loss to Belgium in Cardiff. Craig Bellamy’s players struck first, with Joe Rodon heading in from a corner in the seventh minute to ignite the home support. That joy was short-lived. Ethan Ampadu was harshly punished for handball following…
Read MoreGame Time: Week 9
Welcome back to Game Time – Fanzone’s exciting weekly quiz where football knowledge meets social engagement! This week, we’ve turned up the heat with some awesome prizes for the sharpest fans in Zimbabwe. Up for grabs: a MWOS FC replica shirt, a bucket hat, a cap, and even a power bank. Think you know your…
Read MoreLate Lesotho strike sinks Warriors in painful end to World Cup campaign
Zimbabwe’s World Cup qualifying campaign came to a disappointing conclusion last night as they fell 1–0 to Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. A stoppage-time strike from Hlompho Kalake sealed victory for Likuena, leaving the Warriors winless and bottom of Group C. The Warriors began the game on the front foot, enjoying greater possession and…
Read MoreZubimendi reveals why he turned down Liverpool to join Arsenal
Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi has shed more light on the reason he decided to not join Liverpool last summer and instead make the switch to North London. The midfielder has been one of the standout performers of the season so far after completing a £60 million move to join the Gunners in the summer, starring…
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