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Warriors 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…
Read MoreWarriors show late fight despite tough start against Algeria
The Warriors’ international friendly against Algeria in Saudi Arabia ended in a 3–1 defeat, but the match told a story of two very different halves — one filled with hard lessons, and another offering clear signs of progress as preparations continue for future fixtures. Algeria were in control from the opening whistle, pressing aggressively and…
Read MoreGame Time: Week 13
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 MoreMario Marinica named Warriors coach
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has appointed Romanian Mario Marinica as the new Warriors coach on a one-year deal. Marinica replaces German expatriate Michael Nees, who was sacked last month after a string of poor results despite guiding the team to AFCON qualification. “The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of…
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