Mario Marinica named Warriors coach

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has appointed Romanian Mario Marinica as the new Warriors coach on a one-year deal. Marinica replaces German expatriate Michael Nees, who was sacked last month after a string of poor results despite guiding the team to AFCON qualification. “The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of…

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Arteta urges Premier League to reschedule match amid fixture clash

Mikel Arteta has asked for Arsenal’s Premier League fixture on 21 December to be rearranged after the club’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace was set for two days later. The request follows criticism from the English Football League (EFL), which said its competition had been “undermined” after being forced to compromise on scheduling due…

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Xhaka earns Sunderland a comeback draw with Everton

Granit Xhaka netted his first goal for Sunderland as they battled from a goal down to claim a 1-1 draw against Everton, a result that lifted them into fourth place in the Premier League. Everton began the match with real intent, and Iliman Ndiaye opened the scoring with a superb individual effort. Picking up possession…

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Worry for Arsenal as Gyokeres ruled out of Champions League trip

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta admitted he is worried about Viktor Gyokeres after the forward picked up a muscle problem during the 2-0 victory at Burnley. The Swedish international, who joined the Gunners in the summer for £64 million, gave his side the lead at Turf Moor but was replaced at the interval. Since that…

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Game Time: Week 12

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…

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Faith-fuelled turnaround keeps Dynamos alive

Dynamos took a major step towards safety from relegation on Sunday, edging Bikita Minerals 1-0 at Rufaro Stadium in a crucial Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter. The narrow win lifts the Harare giants out of the drop zone, placing them 13th on the log with 37 points, level on points with several rivals but…

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Scottland FC write their name in the history books

Scottland FC have clinched the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title in remarkable fashion, becoming only the second club to win the league in their debut season—joining the elite company of Black Rhinos who achieved the feat back in 1984. The Harare-based side sealed their championship status with a convincing 5-1 victory over Kwekwe…

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Pep Guardiola compares Erling Haaland to Messi and Ronaldo

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised his talismanic striker, Erling Haaland, comparing his efficiency to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, football’s most efficient players. The Norwegian is the out-and-out top scorer in the Premier League, returning to the pinnacle after a year in the dumps thanks to a generally poor season from…

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Rice says Arsenal are taking it one game at a time

Arsenal’s midfield dynamo Declan Rice netted his second goal of the season with a commanding performance at Turf Moor, expressing his satisfaction with the current level of his game. England scored via a brilliant header past Martin Dubravka to extend Arsenal’s lead, following Viktor Gyokeres’ opener against Burnley. Speaking after the game, Declan looked back…

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