Zimbabwe
Urikhob set for Simba Bhora switch, as Donovan Bernard completes move to South Africa
Scottland striker Sadney Urikhob is set to move to defending champions Simba Bhora after a struggle for game time at the ambitious Premiership debutants. The Namibian striker joined Scottland from Dynamos ahead of the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League but has had very little in terms of game time at the Tonderai Ndiraya-coached side.…
Read MoreFeremba’s late strike sinks Bikita Minerals; Simba Bhora held by ZPC Kariba
Everson Feremba came off the bench to score a crucial late winner for MWOS, as the Premiership debutants returned to the summit of the table with a hard-fought 1-0 win over ten-man Bikita Minefals at Ngoni Stadium yesterday. Lloyd Mutasa’s men did everything to try and break the resolute Bikita defense throughout the game but…
Read MoreCastle Lager Premier Soccer League transfer news and rumors
The transfer window in the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League officially opened on July 1 and FanZone aims to keep you up to date on potential deals. The league’s joint top goal scorer- TelOne’s Washington Navaya is on the radar of newly-promoted South African Premiership side Durban City. Durban City, who are under the…
Read MoreFrom trauma to triumph: The chronicle of Lloyd Mutasa
MWOS coach Lloyd Mutasa has, on two separate occasions this season, revealed that he almost quit coaching at the end of last year. On the second occasion, speaking to the media after the Punters’ crucial 2-1 come-from-behind victory over CAPS United at Ngoni Stadium three weeks ago, the seasoned gaffer fought back tears. Mutasa’s decision…
Read MoreCAF Confederation Cup: ZIFA approach Ngezi, Manica Diamonds for possible participation
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has approached Ngezi Platinum Stars and Manica Diamonds for either of them to participate in the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup, following Dynamos’ withdrawal. Dynamos, who won last season’s Chibuku Super Cup and earned the ticket to participate in the Confederation Cup, pulled out of the continental tournament citing financial incapacitation.…
Read MorePSL Matchday 19 Preview: Scottland FC vs CAPS United
Sunday’s clash promises drama as form meets fragility. Matchday 19 of the 2025 Premier Soccer League brings a fiery encounter as Scottland FC take on a resurgent CAPS United this Sunday. Traditionally a powerhouse in the league, Scottland have been struggling for form in recent weeks, winning just once in their last five games —…
Read MoreUnited in grief: Football community bids farewell to Brian Banda
Hundreds of people converged at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo yesterday to lay to rest Warriors and FC Platinum midfielder Brian Banda. Banda died in a car accident which also claimed two lives along the Zvishavane-Filabusi Road on Sunday. He was 29. Football leaders, including ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi and his deputy Kennedy Ndebele, Premier…
Read MoreSables Final Squad Unveiled for Africa Cup, Eyes on Opening Match Against Morocco
Zimbabwe’s national rugby team, the Sables, have revealed a formidable 31-man squad ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup set for July 8–19 in Kampala, Uganda. Captain Hilton Mudariki will lead the side as they depart this Saturday for a showdown at Mandela National Stadium, kicking off their campaign against Morocco on July 8. Head coach…
Read MoreRufaro Stadium Falling Apart? | ZIFA VP on Women’s Football in Zimbabwe & Bodybuilding Champ Flexes
In Episode 7 of The Fanzone Podcast, we sit down with two game-changers: Loveness Wadzanai Mukura, Second Vice President of ZIFA, and Tinotenda Ryan Gumbo, champion bodybuilder and fitness coach. Mukura outlines her bold roadmap for women’s football in Zimbabwe, revealing what it takes to reach the world stage by 2026. Gumbo dives into the…
Read MoreZimbabwe Show Spirit Despite Heavy Test Defeat to Proteas
The opening Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa at Queens Sports Club ended in a convincing victory for the Proteas, but there were shining moments from the hosts to cherish. Zimbabwe batted first after losing the toss and mustered 251, thanks largely to a valiant 137 from Sean Williams. His century — only the sixth…
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