HARARE — The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially unveiled the Warriors squad for the upcoming Unity Cup in London, headlined by the significant return of midfielder Marshall Munetsi. The tournament, set to take place later this month, serves as a high-profile stage for Zimbabwe as they prepare to face continental rivals Nigeria in the semi-final.

A series of explosive claims alleging dressing room fights, hospitalisations, and internal breakdowns at Real Madrid have gone viral on social media, but there is no credible evidence supporting the allegations.

Zimbabwe is among six southern African countries set to join South Africa in a joint bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, according to Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. The proposed regional bid will include Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Mozambique, in what could become a landmark multi-nation hosting arrangement for the continent’s biggest football tournament.

Zimbabwean forward Tawanda Maswanhise has enjoyed a sensational season with Motherwell F.C., emerging as one of the most exciting talents in the league. The young striker capped off a remarkable campaign by finishing as the club’s top goal scorer and securing the Young Player of the Year award, a double achievement that underlines his rapid rise in Scottish football.

Zimbabwe’s men’s 4x400m relay team has delivered a historic performance at the World Relays Gaborone 2026, smashing the national record and securing both a place in the final and automatic qualification for the World Athletics Championships. Competing in Heat 2 from Lane 8, the quartet of Dennis Hove, Leeford Zuze, Gerren Muwishi, and Thandazani Ndlovu clocked an outstanding 2:59.01, the first time a Zimbabwean team has broken the three-minute barrier in the event.

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s premier sporting venue, the National Sports Stadium, is in the final stretch of an extensive refurbishment program, with government officials confident the facility will host football matches before the end of May. Following a high-level tour of the site, authorities indicated that the stadium is on track to reopen for local fixtures starting May 25, 2026.

Newly appointed Warriors interim head coach Kaitano Tembo says he is under no illusion about the expectations that come with leading Zimbabwe’s senior men’s national team, pledging to bring focus, discipline and continuity to the role. Tembo steps into the position following the departure of former head coach Marian Marinica, whose exit was confirmed on Monday, 27 April by the Zimbabwe Football Association.

In a historic moment for Zimbabwean football, Motherwell FC forward Tawanda Maswanhise has been officially shortlisted for the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year award. The nomination follows a prolific campaign that has seen the 23-year-old international become one of the most feared attackers in the Scottish Premiership.

The Zimbabwe Football Association has announced the resignation of Marian Marinica as head coach of the Zimbabwe senior men’s national football team. In a statement released Monday, ZIFA confirmed that Marinica stepped down citing personal reasons, bringing an end to his tenure with the Zimbabwe national football team.

HARARE — What was heralded as a new dawn for local football infrastructure has rapidly descended into a scene of neglect. Barely following the completion of high-profile renovations, the sanitary facilities at Rufaro Stadium have fallen into a shocking state of disrepair, raising alarm bells among fans and public health observers alike.

HARARE — In a scene that has become a powerful metaphor for the shifting landscape of Zimbabwean football, Walter Musona’s composed standoff against a circle of MWOS players has sparked a national conversation. The moment, laden with traditional symbolism, highlighted the persistent tension between age-old superstitions and the push for modern professionalism in the local game. While some spectators saw the surroundings of Musona as a calculated psychological tactic or a deep

HARARE – Zimbabwe international Tawanda Maswanhise has capped off a sensational breakthrough campaign by being named in the Professional Footballers’ Association Scotland Team of the Season, cementing his status as one of the most in-form forwards in the Scottish Premiership. The 23-year-old striker has been a standout performer for Motherwell F.C., playing a central role in the club’s impressive 2025/26 season.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Football Association has applied for a webcasting licence from the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe, in a move that could transform how local football content is distributed and consumed across the country. The application, submitted in terms of Section 10 of the Broadcasting Services Act [Chapter 12:06], seeks approval for ZIFA to broadcast football-related content directly over the internet, signalling a shift toward digital sports media in Zimbabwe.

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged full Government support to ensure Zimbabwe successfully hosts matches during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, as preparations intensify for the global showpiece.

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s constitutional reform process has entered a critical phase after the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (H.B. 1, 2026) reached “House Copies Ready” status, signalling that lawmakers are preparing for the next stage of deliberations.

HARARE — Zimbabwe international pacer Blessing Muzarabani continues to enhance his growing global reputation after delivering a standout performance in the Indian Premier League. Turning out for Kolkata Knight Riders, the towering fast bowler produced an impressive spell of 4/41 in their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens last Thursday.

MIRAMAR, FLORIDA – Zimbabwean sprint sensation Tapiwanashe Makarawu has made athletics history, shattering a 33-year-old continental record during a blistering performance at the Miramar Invitational on Saturday. Competing at the Ansin Sports Complex, Makarawu stopped the clock at a staggering 14.96 seconds in the 150-metre sprint, officially becoming the fastest African ever over the distance.

PARIS — Zimbabwe international Marshall Munetsi struck a crucial late goal to earn Paris FC a hard-fought 1-1 draw against FC Lorient in a tightly contested Ligue 1 clash on Sunday. The result keeps Paris FC battling in the lower half of the table, while Lorient missed an opportunity to strengthen their push for a top-half finish.

HARARE — Warriors forward Tawanda Maswanhise continued his impressive scoring form in Scotland, finding the net in Motherwell FC’s 3-2 defeat to Falkirk FC in a Scottish Premiership encounter on Saturday. Despite the loss, Maswanhise’s goal takes his season tally to 16, cementing his place among the league’s top scorers and underlining his growing influence in European football.

BULAWAYO — Seven supporters of Highlanders FC have died following a tragic road accident along the Bulawayo–Gwanda Road on Friday evening, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe’s football community. The fans were travelling from Bulawayo after attending a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match in which Highlanders played to a goalless draw against FC Platinum at Barbourfields Stadium.