BULAWAYO — The Zimbabwe national football team will play an exhibition match against Highlanders FC at Barbourfields Stadium on Wednesday as part of final preparations for the Four Nations Tournament in Botswana. The friendly is intended as both a warm‑up for the Warriors and a celebration of local football, organisers said, with affordable ticketing aimed at encouraging strong fan turnout.

Southern African football fans are set for a thrilling regional showcase later this month, after Mukuru was confirmed as the title sponsor of the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Francistown, Botswana.

Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title following a dramatic ruling by the Confederation of African Football appeals board, which overturned Senegal’s victory in a controversial January final. In a statement released Tuesday, CAF confirmed that Senegal had been “declared to have forfeited the final,” converting their 1-0 extra-time win into a 3-0 result in favour of host nation Morocco.

Marshall Munetsi Harare, Zimbabwe- The release of the Zimbabwe national team squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Botswana has reignited a fierce debate over the selection criteria used by head coach Mario Marinica. At the heart of the storm is the continued exclusion of vice-captain Marshall Munetsi , whose absence is being viewed by many as a snub of the country's most in-form overseas talent. Marshall Munetsi’s exclusion is particularly jarring given his re

The opening weekend of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League produced results that may not accurately reflect the strengths of competing teams after several matches were played on waterlogged pitches. Heavy rains left some stadiums flooded, forcing players to adapt to difficult conditions that resembled “water polo tactics” rather than conventional football.

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is reportedly exploring plans to build a new state-of-the-art stadium in Victoria Falls as part of preparations for a regional bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. Zimbabwe is expected to jointly bid for the tournament with South Africa and Botswana.

FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have approved several changes to the Laws of the Game that will take effect before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decisions were adopted during IFAB’s annual meeting held in Hensol, Wales. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Money is returning to Zimbabwean football. Clubs are signing players again. Wealthy patrons are backing new teams. Conversations around stadium renovations are resurfacing. After years of financial struggle, the domestic game suddenly appears attractive to investors. On the surface, it looks like football is simply recovering.

Melie Kerr delivered an outstanding all-round performance as the New Zealand women's national cricket team secured a comfortable victory over the Zimbabwe women's national cricket team in the second One-Day International (ODI) at University of Otago Oval. The win ensured the White Ferns clinched the series after previously defeating Zimbabwe by 180 runs in the opening match, also played in Dunedin. The third and final ODI will take place at the same venue on Wednesday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President Nqobile Magwizi following the official launch of the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, Zimbabwe’s premier national knockout competition. In a message marking the occasion, Infantino described the new tournament as a significant step for the development of football in Zimbabwe, highlighting its potential to strengthen the game at all levels

JOHANNESBURG — A new online campaign is promoting South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe as a prospective leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), injecting early speculation into the party’s succession contest ahead of its national conference next year.

HARARE — Reigning Premier Soccer League champions Scottland FC have confirmed a US$10 million sponsorship package to back their 2026 title defence and maiden CAF Champions League campaign, the club announced at a high‑profile kit unveiling at Harare Sports Club on Friday.

Former Castle Soccer Star of the Year winner Stewart Murisa has clarified that he is not related to rising Arsenal prospect Teashaun Murisa, following widespread speculation on social media.

HARARE — Benjamin Lock, one of the Lock brothers, has pledged to bring his network of professional tennis and golf colleagues to The Hills Luxury Golf Estate in Harare, signalling growing international interest in the city’s developing luxury and sports‑focused lifestyle destination.

Beyond silverware, the midfielder credits the strong bonds within his age group for shaping both his character and performances on the pitch.

Sources close to the club say Bosso are finalising plans for a short camp outside Zimbabwe as part of preparations for the 2026 campaign. While an earlier proposal had identified Malawi as the preferred destination, Botswana has since emerged as the likely venue pending completion of travel and regulatory paperwork.

MUMBAI — Shimron Hetmyer produced a blistering 85 off 34 balls as West Indies opened the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage with a commanding 107‑run victory over Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium.

MUMBAI — West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says Zimbabwe will be carrying extra motivation into Monday’s Super Eights match after topping a difficult first‑round group, and warned his side to expect a confident, well‑prepared opponent at the Wankhede Stadium.

Las Vegas –Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. has officially confirmed he is coming out of retirement and returning to sanctioned professional boxing, reigniting one of the sport’s most iconic careers.

Zimbabwe did not just record two wins and a draw at the ICC T20 World Cup group phase. It found, briefly, a meeting place. For a few days, the country operated on one timetable — match time. Supermarket queues checked scores. Offices delayed departures by overs. The diaspora set alarms for unreasonable hours without complaint. We were not organised by policy or persuasion, but by a scoreboard.