Central Region’s stance on CAF B benchmark

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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All set for crunch Central Region AGM

The ZIFA Central Region Soccer League is gearing up for its Annual General Meeting [AGM] scheduled for Sunday, 15 February, in Zvishavane. A key agenda item is the issue of affiliation fees, as the region has faced significant defaults from several errand clubs in recent times. To address this, the league governors are expected to…

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Club licensing aims to elevate, not exclude…’: Kenny Ndebele tells Central Region clubs

ZIFA vice-president Kenny Ndebele says enforcing club licensing in the country’s four divisional leagues is one of their priorities this year. The local football motherbody has been making serious efforts to uplift the country’s game. Most recently they has achieved a major coup, partnering with FIFA and the International Centre for Sports Studies to host…

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Kwekwe United bolster technical team amid rebranding rumours

Kwekwe United has made an exciting addition to their technical team, welcoming Stanley Ncube as Tendai Chikuni’s assistant coach. Ncube, the master tactician who expertly honed the skills of Zimbabwe’s outstanding midfielder Munashe Bamara, brings a wealth of experience to the team. A key architect of Triangle United’s remarkable PSL promotion in 2024, alongside the…

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Nyathi joins Gwanda Pirates, seeks game time

Highlanders midfielder Gillian Nyathi has joined Central Region Division One side Gwanda Pirates on loan and seeking for much needed game time. Nyathi, who rose through the junior ranks of Highlanders, has had some challenges commanding a starting place at Bosso. Speaking to Fanzone, Nyathi confirmed his move to Gwanda Pirates. “ I have moved…

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Tendai Chikuni takes over Kwekwe United

The winds of change are blowing in Kwekwe, and the team appears poised to rise like a phoenix following the appointment of Tendai Chikuni as head coach. For the first time in a year, the air around Kwekwe is thick with genuine expectation rather than cautious hope. As the 2026 Central Region Soccer League builds…

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