Zimbabwe
Wake-up call for Chevrons after Oman upset in warm-up
Zimbabwe suffered a surprise defeat to Oman in their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up match, a result that will sting, but one that could prove valuable ahead of the real battles to come. After an encouraging win over the Netherlands in their opening warm-up, the Chevrons were brought back down to earth by…
Read MoreTagara joins Agama in dream move
In a major coup for Castle Lager Premier Soccer League debutants Agama Football Club, former FC Hunters goalkeeper Danny Tagara has sealed a one-year deal with the Mt Darwin-based side.The 2025 Northern Region Soccer League champions, who pipped N’ombeyaora to the title, have bolstered their squad with Tagara’s signing, adding experience and talent between…
Read MoreClub 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…
Read MoreChevrons start T20 World Cup warm-up with encouraging win over Netherlands
Zimbabwe began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up campaign on a high note with a solid 29-run victory over the Netherlands in Colombo yesterday. While the Dutch side aren’t among the tournament’s established heavyweights, the win will still lift spirits and sharpen Zimbabwe’s focus ahead of tougher assignments. Batting first, the Chevrons put…
Read MoreMarinica is capable of taking Zimbabwe to the World Cup, says Lazarus Muhoni
Former Warriors midfielder Lazarus ‘Mali’ Muhoni believes current coach Marian Marinica has the potential to take Zimbabwe to the FIFA World Cup is given the time, resources and support. Marinica, who replaced German mentor Michael Nees in the Warriors dugout, took charge of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco, where Zimbabwe…
Read MoreDivision One was a wake up call, says ‘Javas’ as Bulawayo Chiefs prepare for PSL return
Bulawayo Chiefs Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thulani ‘Javas’ Sibanda believes their participation in Division One last year was a wake up call which gave them plenty of lessons ahead of their return to the PSL. The Bulawayo-based side was relegated at the end of the 2024 season but immediately returned to the country’s top-flight after…
Read MoreFC Hunters’ dream deal turns sour as PSL slams brakes on N’ombeyaora partnership
FC Hunters’ partnership with N’ombeyaora might hit a snag, amid revelations that the Premier Soccer League (PSL) has not approved it because of many inconsistencies in the paperwork. The two clubs entered into a partnership which would see the club taking part in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, using the name FC Hunters with…
Read MoreKwekwe 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…
Read MoreHardrock Football Club: A monster in the making
Just six years ago, Hardrock Football was an unknown entity, a name that only evoked images of the Kwekwe landscape. Perhaps, the only known “hard rock” was basalt, a dark, fine-grained igneous rock common in Zimbabwe — only until one man entered the football fray to change the whole narrative. Formed in 2019 by Kwekwe-based…
Read MoreOPINION: Marinica is a risk Zimbabwe cannot afford
Zimbabwe’s dream of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals in East Africa will crumble if Marian Marinica remains in charge. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) cannot afford to gamble on the Romanian-born gaffer, whose record across Africa is defined by failure. Instead, the Nqobile Magwizi-led ZIFA administration should look to South Africa’s example…
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