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Nakamba to ‘soldier on’ in Warriors fold despite immense criticism
Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba will dust himself off and aim to recover from the criticism he got following Zimbabwe’s elimination from AFCON 2025 while aiming to do well for the team in future, it has emerged. The England-based midfielder’s late handball gifted South Africa a penalty, which was converted by Oswin Appollis, as Bafana Bafana…
Read MoreWarriors in need of Divine intervention ahead of Angola clash
The Warriors, despite the agony of conceding a late goal against Egypt in Agadir on Monday, ought to be proud of their performance. Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica’s charges, despite a somewhat slow start to the game, eventually settled and even took the lead through Prince Dube, with 20 minutes on the clock. Omar Marmoush restored parity…
Read MoreAFCON 2025: All you need to know about Egypt versus Zimbabwe
The stage has been set and battle lines have been drawn. The Warriors of Zimbabwe kick start their AFCON 2025 camping at the Stadia de Agadir against one of the pre-tournament favorites Egypt. Kickoff is at 21h00 local time 20h00 GMT. The Pharaohs, the most successful team in the continental spectacle’s history having won it…
Read MoreWarriors buzzing with confidence ahead of AFCON 2025
Zimbabwe has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, six times. On all the six occasions, someone with a Zimbabwean passport stood in the dugout to lead the country’s flagship football team’s quest for glory at the biannual tournament. In 2004, which was the first time Zimbabwe qualified for the continental spectacle, Sunday…
Read MoreZIFA break silence on Munetsi exclusion, exonerates Chitima
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has cleared the air on the expulsion of Warriors vice captain Marshall Munetsi from the final squad to represent the country at the upcoming AFCON 2025 finals. Munetsi, who plays for English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, was a surprise omission, from the final squad announced by head coach Maria…
Read MoreChakuchichi inclusion in AFCON squad: The circus, the anatomy of insanity
AmaZulu forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, despite a somewhat unforgettable 2025, didn’t make it to be in the final Warriors squad for AFCON, announced by ZIFA today. Romanian mentor Mario Marinica named the squad that will do duty at the 35th edition of the biannual tournament, which will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to…
Read MoreGame Time: Week 14
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…
Read MoreWarriors end winless run with shock win over World-Cup bound Qatar
In a much-needed boost to morale, the Warriors secured a 2–1 victory against Qatar in an international friendly on Monday evening. The win ended a year-long drought without a win across all competitions and offers a timely lift as Zimbabwe rebuilds under new leadership. Qatar — a side already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World…
Read MoreWarriors sharpen spears ahead of AFCON
In exactly 36 days time, the Warriors will step on Moroccan soil for for the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. The 35th edition of AFCON will be held between December 21 2025 and January 18, 2026 and Zimbabwe, for the sixth time in the country’s history, will be rubbing shoulders with Africa’s…
Read MoreTension galore in Warriors camp, as Marinica, players clash
Barely a week into his tenure as Warriors coach, Mario Marinica has already lost the dressing, amid revelations that some players are not happy about the Romanian’s choice of words and disrespectful attitude. Marinica, who replaced German mentor Michael Nees in the Warriors’ dugout, took charge of his first game when Zimbabwe lost 3-1 to…
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