Zimbabwe
Warriors ready to hunt down Super Eagles
The country’s senior men national soccer team, the Warriors, resume their World Cup qualifying campaign with a blockbuster against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday. Michael Nees’ charges will be hoping to revive their slim chance of booking a place at the global spectacle to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico…
Read MoreWarriors refuse to give up under the lights, mount extraordinary comeback to force draw with Benin
With two 35 minutes on the clock and the Warriors trailing Benin 0-2, many predicted a massacre. Michael Nees’ charges got off the worst possible start in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers Group C clash against the Cheetahs yesterday evening. A howler by veteran goalkeeper Washington Arubi, of all people, in the 11th minute, gifted…
Read MoreKirsty Coventry Makes History as First Female and African IOC President
Zimbabwe’s sports minister and double Olympic gold medallist Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a groundbreaking milestone as the first woman and first African to lead the organisation in its 131-year history. The 41-year-old secured a decisive victory on Thursday, garnering 49 of 97 votes…
Read MoreJunior Sables Triumph Over Outback Barbarians in Hard-Fought Contest
The Junior Sables secured a gritty 39-33 victory over the touring Outback Barbarians in a fiercely contested match at Hartsfield in Bulawayo yesterday. While the win is a positive result for Zimbabwe’s U20 side, the performance exposed areas that require improvement, particularly in set-pieces and defensive organisation. The Junior Sables struggled to find their rhythm…
Read MorePitbulls Reign Supreme: Unbeaten Streak Culminates in Eighth U20 Title Triumph
Zimbabwe’s U20 rugby giants, the Pitbulls, further etched their name into domestic rugby history this weekend, securing their eighth title in nine seasons with a hard-fought 33-17 victory over Old Hararians. The win not only completed back-to-back unbeaten campaigns in 2024 and 2025 but also paraded their status as the nation’s premier age-grade side. Under…
Read MoreMusona impressed by quality in Warriors squad, as Zimbabwe braces for Benin clash
Former Warriors captain Knowledge Musona has admitted to being highly impressed by the quality of players in the squad, saying the future is bright for the country’s senior men national team. The former Kaizer Chiefs star, who has made a return to the Warriors fold after announcing his retirement from international football under unclear circumstances…
Read MoreBenin and Zimbabwe Clash in Critical World Cup Qualifier Amidst Struggling Form
As Benin and Zimbabwe prepare to face off in a pivotal Africa World Cup Championship qualifier at Madhiba Stadium in Durban on Thursday, both nations find themselves mired in a shared struggle for form and momentum. Zimbabwe, sitting at the bottom of Group C with two points from four games, the encounter carries profound significance…
Read MoreWarriors sharpen skills ahead of Benin battle
The country’s senior men national soccer team- the Warriors, resume the quest for the maiden appearance at the FIFA World Cup, when they take on Benin in a Group C qualifier at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Thursday evening. Michael Nees’ charges, who are the home team and are playing in South Africa due to…
Read MoreNgezi Platinum Finds Winning Formula as Chiragwi Eyes Consistency
Ngezi Platinum Stars finally kickstarted their season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over newcomers Scottland FC at Rufaro Stadium on Friday, much to the relief of head coach Takesure Chiragwi. After stumbling out of the gates with two consecutive draws against Kwekwe United and Green Fuel, the Mhondoro-based side showed their championship pedigree to grind…
Read MoreDynamos and TelOne Share Spoils in Tense Rufaro Stalemate
Dynamos and TelOne played out a fiercely contested 1-1 draw at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday, a match displaying both sides’ resilience while leaving the Glamour Boys still searching for their first win of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League season. In a match defined by fleeting momentum shifts and defensive grit, neither team could seize full…
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