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Maswanhise: Scotland’s hottest ticket and Motherwell’s prized asset
Ask any Scottish football fan which signing they’d most like before Monday’s transfer deadline and one name rises above the rest: Tawanda Maswanhise. The 23‑year‑old Zimbabwean forward has been the revelation of the season, netting 18 goals in all competitions and leading the Premiership scoring charts as Motherwell chase down Celtic. His form has sparked feverish speculation, but Motherwell appears determined not to be rushed into a sale.

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1 day ago2 min read


Marvelous Nakamba is linked with Sheffield Wednesday as he seeks regular football
Marvelous Nakamba, captain of the Zimbabwe national team, could be on the verge of a career reset as reports link the defensive midfielder with a move to Sheffield Wednesday. The 32‑year‑old has struggled for game time at Luton Town, and a switch to Hillsborough would offer the regular football he needs to regain form and match fitness.

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1 day ago2 min read


Chicken Inn Strengthens Technical Bench with Former Players and New Coaching Team
Chicken Inn Football Club has moved decisively to deepen its technical bench and honour club loyalty by integrating former players into key backroom roles ahead of the new season. The club’s recent appointments blend playing experience with technical expertise, signalling a strategic push to align coaching, performance analysis, and player welfare under a cohesive structure.

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2 days ago2 min read


UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo Fires Back at Chivayo, Mahere After Viral CNN Interview
UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo criticises Wicknell Chivayo and Fadzayi Mahere after backlash over CNN remarks about cutting ties with Zimbabwe ( image source ) Zimbabwean-born UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo has sparked a heated public exchange after criticising businessman Wicknell Chivayo and former MP Fadzayi Mahere, following backlash over remarks he made during a recent CNN interview. In the interview, Gorimbo said he had severed ties with both his family and Zimbabwe, and disclo

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5 days ago2 min read


Rangers Target Tawanda Maswanhise in January Transfer Market Feature
Rangers are monitoring Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise ahead of the January transfer window as interest grows in the Zimbabwe international following his standout Scottish Premiership season ( image source ) Rangers are reported to have opened preliminary talks for Motherwell winger Tawanda Maswanhise, a 23-year-old Zimbabwe international whose breakout season has made him one of Scotland’s most sought-after young attackers. The potential move is viewed as a calculated J

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Jan 232 min read


Benjani Mwaruwari Graduates with Professional Coaching Diploma
Former Warriors striker Benjani Mwaruwari has graduated with a Professional Football Coaching Diploma from Leeds Beckett University, marking a key step in his transition from player to coach ( image source ) Former Zimbabwe Warriors striker Benjani Mwaruwari has marked a significant milestone in his post-playing career after graduating with a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching. The former Manchester City and Portsmouth forward, widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s most

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Jan 212 min read


FIFA Issues “Emergency Towel Guidelines” Ahead of Morocco 2030 After AFCON Chaos
FIFA is reportedly drafting “emergency towel guidelines” after AFCON chaos in Morocco, in a night of football defined by penalties, controversy and peak African satire ( image source ) FIFA has not officially confirmed it yet, but following Sunday night’s AFCON circus, sources close to “people who know people” say world football’s governing body is quietly drafting what may become its most African regulation yet: an Official Towel Policy for teams visiting Morocco ahead of th

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Jan 202 min read


Rufaro Stadium upgrades to resume as Harare seeks CAF compliance
Harare City Council is set to resume renovations at Rufaro Stadium as it seeks to meet CAF standards ( image source ) HARARE — The City of Harare will soon resume renovation works at Rufaro Stadium as part of efforts to bring the historic venue up to Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards, Mayor Jacob Mafume announced on Wednesday. The stadium was temporarily cleared to host local Premier Soccer League matches amid a national shortage of compliant venues, but full-

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Jan 162 min read


Murambidzi Turns to Grassroots Football with Launch of Spartans FC
Bernard Murambidzi launches Spartans FC in Murewa ( image source ) Harare — Prominent businessman and former Sky Tournament chairperson Bernard Murambidzi has shifted his focus to grassroots football development with the launch of Spartans FC, a rural-based club founded in Murewa in 2024. The initiative reflects Murambidzi’s commitment to bridging the gap between untapped rural talent and professional football scouting structures, which often overlook young athletes outside m

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Jan 162 min read


Zimbabwean Clubs Struggle for Consistency on Continental Stage
Zimbabwean football clubs continue to face financial, infrastructural and administrative challenges that limit consistent success in CAF competitions despite strong local talent ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwean football clubs continue to face structural barriers that limit their ability to compete consistently in Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions, despite a steady supply of local talent and occasional flashes of promise. Historically, clubs such as Dyna

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Jan 132 min read


MRP Condemns Tribal Attacks on Warriors Players After Afcon Exit
The Mthwakazi Republic Party has condemned ethnically charged social media attacks on Warriors players Devine Lunga and Marvelous Nakamba following Zimbabwe’s Afcon exit ( image source ) The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has publicly condemned what it describes as ethnically charged attacks directed at Warriors players Devine Lunga and Marvelous Nakamba following Zimbabwe’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3–2 defeat to South Africa. The loss, which ended Z

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Jan 112 min read


Zimbabwean Stars Shine in Europe After AFCON Exit
Zimbabwean footballers in Europe impress after AFCON, with Tawanda Maswanhise, Tawanda Chirewa and Daniel Msendami delivering strong club performances ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwean international footballers plying their trade in Europe have quickly turned attention back to club football, delivering strong performances in domestic leagues following the Warriors’ early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In Scotland, winger Tawanda Maswanhise maintained his impr

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Jan 52 min read


Nakamba Apologises After Late Penalty as Warriors Exit AFCON
Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has apologised after conceding a late penalty as Zimbabwe lost 3–2 to South Africa, exiting the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage ( image source ) HARARE — Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has apologised to Zimbabweans after conceding a late penalty that proved decisive in Zimbabwe’s 3–2 defeat to South Africa in their Group B Africa Cup of Nations match on Monday, a result that confirmed the Warriors’ exit from the tournament

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Dec 31, 20252 min read


Zimbabwean Music Industry Celebrates Landmark Year of Global Recognition in 2025
Zimbabwe’s music industry enjoyed a landmark year in 2025, with local artists achieving chart success, international awards and global recognition across major digital and awards platforms ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwe’s music industry recorded one of its strongest years in 2025, as local artists achieved unprecedented commercial success, international recognition and major award wins and nominations, underscoring the sector’s growing global relevance. Throughout the yea

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Dec 27, 20252 min read


Festive Cheer for Children at Sally Mugabe Hospital
Children at Sally Mugabe Children’s Hospital received an early Christmas celebration through a StarBrite outreach, bringing gifts, joy and emotional support to young patients and their families during the festive season ( image source ) HARARE — Children receiving treatment at Sally Mugabe Children’s Hospital were treated to an early Christmas celebration on Tuesday, as StarBrite, working with several partners, delivered gifts, snacks and entertainment in an annual outreach a

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Dec 24, 20252 min read


Salah’s Stoppage-Time Strike Lifts Egypt Past Zimbabwe
Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time winner as Egypt came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2–1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match in Morocco ( image source ) MOROCCO — Mohamed Salah struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Egypt came from behind to defeat Zimbabwe 2–1 in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Monday, securing a vital early boost to their group campaign. Despite dominating possession and applying sustained pressure, the seven-time Af

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Dec 23, 20251 min read


FIFA Slaps Ngezi Platinum Stars With Transfer Ban Over Unpaid Compensation
FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Ngezi Platinum Stars over unpaid compensation to former coach Bongani Mafu ( image source ) HARARE — FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Ngezi Platinum Stars, barring the club from registering new players until it settles nearly US$200,000 owed to former head coach Bongani Mafu. The sanction, confirmed in a letter dated December 17 by FIFA’s Head of Disciplinary, Americo Espallargas, will remain in force for up to three consecutive registrati

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Dec 22, 20252 min read


ZIFA Northern Region Secures Landmark US$310,000 Sponsorship Deal
The ZIFA Northern Region Division One League has signed a landmark US$310,000 sponsorship deal with MCM Estates ( image source ) HARARE — The ZIFA Northern Region Division One League has secured a significant financial boost after signing a year-long sponsorship agreement worth US$310,000 with property developers MCM Estates, a deal expected to strengthen the league’s capacity to prepare clubs for Premier Soccer League (PSL) football. Unveiled on Saturday evening, the partner

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Dec 22, 20252 min read


Dynamos Ownership Rumours Stir Debate Over Club’s Future
Speculation over Dynamos FC ownership has intensified amid reports that Paul Tungwarara may seek majority control, sparking debate over governance, transparency and the club’s future ( image source ) HARARE — Speculation over a potential ownership shift at Dynamos FC has intensified after social media reports and fan forums suggested that a change in majority control could be imminent at Zimbabwe’s most decorated football club. Unconfirmed claims circulating on platforms such

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Dec 19, 20252 min read


ZRU Appoints Takunda Chifokoyo as General Manager Amid Reform Drive
Zimbabwe Rugby Union has appointed former Sables international Takunda Chifokoyo as general manager ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has appointed former Sables international Takunda Chifokoyo as its new general manager, a move that signals a significant step in the union’s ongoing governance and administrative reform process. The appointment takes effect this month and was announced by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) appointed by the Sport and Recreatio

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Dec 18, 20252 min read
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