Zimbabwe's football fraternity has paid tribute to legendary Polish coach Wiesław Grabowski, whose pioneering work in youth development left a lasting mark on the country's football.

Scottland FC have strengthened their squad with five international signings from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Namibia, Cameroon and Brazil ahead of the second half of the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.

Harare South Ward 12 hosted a community soccer and netball tournament aimed at keeping young people off the streets and raising awareness about drug and substance abuse through sport.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to sell part of FIFA's commercial business following widespread opposition from football stakeholders.

Zimbabwe will stage three matches during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 at Harare Sports Club, Queens Sports Club and the new Victoria Falls stadium.

Zimbabwe captain Marshall Munetsi says he is fully committed to Wolves and is focused on helping the club achieve promotion back to the Premier League despite transfer interest from Paris FC and Nottingham Forest.

Police have launched investigations to identify the owner of a stray cow blamed for the Harare–Bulawayo Road crash that killed three Highlanders Football Club executives and a supporter.

Samuel Centenary Junior School won the Under-13 boys soccer tournament after an impressive display of teamwork and skill, with Tonderai Madya finishing as the Golden Boot winner.

Nottingham Forest are monitoring Zimbabwe winger Tadiwa Chakuchichi after his breakthrough at AFCON 2025, with Red Bull Salzburg also interested in signing the Scottland FC teenager.

Highlanders FC has been plunged into mourning following reports that Executive Chairman Kenneth Mhlophe, Vice Chairman Fiso Siziba and Treasurer Nkani Khoza died in a road traffic accident near Lochard.

Marshall Munetsi has praised new Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Cesar Peixoto, while Jordan Zemura is reportedly attracting interest from Championship club Watford.

Dynamos have completed the signing of Burkina Faso striker Daouda Sidibe from Ghanaian side Aduana FC as the Harare giants strengthen their squad for the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title run-in.

By Percy Nhara | Southerton Business Times ZURICH – FIFA is set to consider expanding the 2030 FIFA World Cup from 48 to 64 teams as part of celebrations marking the tournament's 100th anniversary, a move that could create the largest World Cup in football history. The proposal, initially put forward by South American football governing body CONMEBOL, will be discussed by the FIFA Council before being tabled at the FIFA Congress next year. If approved, the expanded tournament

French investigative journalist Romain Molina has announced that he is preparing what he describes as a major investigation into Argentine football, triggering global debate while leaving many questions unanswered over the scope and evidence behind his claims.

HARARE – Zimbabwe Warriors defender Shane Maroodza reached another career milestone on Thursday after making his European club debut for FK Sarajevo in the UEFA Conference League.

Dynamos FC has mutually parted ways with coaches Genesis Mangombe, Newsome Mutema, Tonderai Marume and Britto Gwere after withdrawing allegations of match-fixing, juju and insubordination.

Zimbabwe Warriors and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga escaped unharmed after shots were fired at the vehicle he was travelling in during an incident in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, on Monday. South African police have opened an attempted murder investigation following the shooting, which reportedly occurred on 6 July 2026.

MASVINGO – The Kwangware name has long been synonymous with football excellence in Masvingo, producing generations of talented players who left an indelible mark on the local game. Today, that proud legacy is being carried forward by Eddson "Kishah" Kwangware, head coach of Ngundu-based Division 2B outfit Gwatipedza Mine FC.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced one of the greatest goalkeeping performances in FIFA World Cup history on Saturday, making 15 saves to help his nation secure a historic 0-0 draw against tournament favourites Ecuador. The result earned Curaçao its first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup and marked a remarkable turnaround for Room, who conceded seven goals in his side's opening 7-1 defeat to Germany just one week earlier.

DOHA, Qatar — Zimbabwean sprint sensation Makanakaishe Charamba turned on the burners at the Wanda Diamond League in Doha, storming to a spectacular second-place finish in a breathless 200-meter final. The 24-year-old Paris Olympic finalist clocked an incredible 19.88 seconds, perfectly equaling his lifetime personal best set just days earlier in Texas. Charamba crossed the line just a fraction behind South Africa’s rising star Sinesipho Dambile, who took the crown in a bli