Zimbabwe says it is fully prepared to co-host the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, with upgraded venues, strong government backing and final preparations now complete ( image source ) With just a month to go before the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, tournament director Hamilton Masakadza says Zimbabwe is fully prepared to co-host the global event and showcase its capacity to stage elite international sport. Speaking at the official tournament launch on S

Newly promoted Hardrock FC have signalled serious PSL ambition with the appointment of experienced Zambian coach Kelvin Kaindu ahead of their 2026 debut season ( image source ) Newly promoted Kwekwe-based Hardrock FC have wasted little time in signalling their intent ahead of their debut season in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) in 2026, announcing the appointment of highly rated Zambian coach Kelvin Kaindu as head coach. The bold move underlines the ambitions of

Sweeney Mushonga’s election as NRSL chairman reflects decades of quiet influence, league-building and football governance ( image source ) In Zimbabwean football administration, few figures understand power, influence and survival like Sweeney Mushonga. His election as chairman of the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) is not a routine administrative shift, but the culmination of decades spent inside the game’s inner machinery shaping outcomes, building institutions and exe

Highrange FC secure historic promotion to ZIFA Northern Region Division One after a 1–0 win over Scottland Under-19 at Rufaro Stadium ( image source ) Harare — Highrange Football Club sealed a landmark promotion on Sunday after edging Premier Soccer League-backed Scottland Under-19 1–0 in the Harare Province Division Two A and B play-off final at Rufaro Stadium, securing the province’s sole ticket into the ZIFA Northern Region Division One for the 2026 season. The hard-fought

Zimbabwe’s music industry mourns Sungura legend Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zacharia ( image source ) The Sungura music community is in mourning following the death of legendary musician Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zacharia, who passed away this morning after a long battle with diabetes. His management confirmed the news, prompting widespread grief across Zimbabwe’s music industry. Zacharia, revered as the Sungura Godfather and fondly known as the Senior Lecturer, was celebrated for his in

Zimbabwe’s Magwizi-led Zifa board earns praise for improved governance as the Warriors prepare for Afcon 2025 ( image source ) The newly constituted Zimbabwe Football Association board, led by Nqobile Magwizi, is earning widespread commendation from senior stakeholders as it nears its first year in office, marking what many hope is a decisive shift from years of governance crises. After a long period marked by allegations of mismanagement, corruption and weak oversight, the M

Harare hosts the 16th Africa Youth Chess Championships, welcoming 450 young players from 17 countries for nine days of competition ( image source ) Harare — The 16th edition of the Africa Youth Chess Championships opened yesterday at Dominican Convent School, drawing more than 450 young players from 17 African countries for nine days of strategic competition and cultural exchange. The event marks the tournament’s first return to Zimbabwe since 2017 and follows months of prepa

Zimbabwe coach Dino Marinica criticises Fifa’s late player release ruling after it disrupted the Warriors’ AFCON preparations ( image source ) Harare — Zimbabwe national team coach Dino Marinica has expressed frustration after a Fifa ruling on player release dates disrupted the Warriors’ preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The decision, which changed the timing of club-to-country player transfers for the tournament window, forced last-minute adjustments to tra

Highlanders FC’s rejection of sponsorship offers from Wicknell Chivayo and Benjani Mwaruwari has sparked debate over the club’s financial sustainability and future competitiveness in the Premier Soccer League ( image source ) Highlanders Football Club’s decision to reject sponsorship proposals from businessman Wicknell Chivayo and former Warriors striker Benjani Mwaruwari has ignited a national debate over the financial future of one of Zimbabwe’s most historic football insti

Zimbabwe coach Mario Marinica has expanded the Warriors’ provisional AFCON 2025 squad to 55 players ( image source ) The Warriors’ road to AFCON 2025 has taken on the feel of an unfolding epic—one part strategy, one part instinct, and one part national longing. When Head Coach Marian “Mario” Marinica added four new faces to Zimbabwe’s provisional squad this week, the announcement signalled more than an administrative update. It underscored that the technical team is still scu

The 2025 Castle Lager PSL Soccer Stars finalists have been announced to rare nationwide approval, with players from Scottland, Simba Bhora, MWOS and other clubs earning recognition for consistency, impact and statistical performance ( image source ) HARARE — The 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Soccer Stars finalists have been announced, drawing unusually widespread praise from supporters, analysts and club communities across Zimbabwe. In a league where the annual shor

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Electoral Committee has released the final list of candidates contesting the 2025 ZIFA Members’ Elections. The announcement formally sets the stage for a busy December in which football administrators across the country will compete for leadership positions within several key structures. According to the committee, the elections will determine executive committees for the Men’s Regional Division One Leagues, Women’s Regional Division O

Scottland FC completes a fairytale debut season, winning the PSL title as a newly promoted club in a stunning rise led by Pedzai Sakupwanya’s bold vision ( image source ) A Magical Afternoon at Ascot Stadium Once upon a blazing Zimbabwean afternoon — the kind where the sky looks like it’s dreaming in a soft, cloudless blue — Ascot Stadium transformed into something far more mystical than a sports ground. On Saturday, it became a glowing calabash of destiny, rattling with drum

A sharp, entertaining match report on Zimbabwe’s stunning victory over Qatar, exposing how the Warriors defied expectations while silencing negative bloggers and reviving national football pride ( image source ) Once upon a floodlit night in Qatar, the Zimbabwe Warriors pulled off the kind of victory that feels like it escaped from a storybook—the sort where underdogs grow wings, sceptics lose their voices, and football gods giggle behind the clouds. Garan’anga and Antonio sc

A whimsical yet sharp look at the escalating dispute between ZIFA and the PSL over relegation in Zimbabwean football ( image source ) A season of spells, surprises and sliding definitions. In the kingdom of Zimbabwean football, where stadiums thrum like enchanted drums and league tables wobble like jelly on a hot day, a new saga has taken centre stage. The mighty ZIFA guardians and the powerful PSL stewards have stumbled into a tug-of-war over the ancient and fearsome creatur

Tension eases in the Warriors camp after a crisis meeting, with coach Marinica softening his approach as Zimbabwe rebuilds trust ahead of AFCON ( image source ) Normalcy has begun to return to the Warriors camp after a week of turmoil, with sources saying head coach Marian Marinica adopted a markedly friendlier demeanour following a crisis meeting with players and separate interventions by ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi. The change of tone came after explosive allegations of

Cristiano Ronaldo sits on 259 assists and needs 41 more to reach 300, but current trends suggest the milestone is unlikely without a major late-career role change or tactical reinvention ( image source ) Riyadh — Cristiano Ronaldo’s numbers remain staggering even in the twilight of his career: 953 career goals and 259 assists across club and international competitions. The arithmetic of greatness now hinges on one question: can the 39-year-old reach the elusive 300-assist mil

Zimbabwe’s 3–1 loss to Algeria sparked public anger, but context shows the defeat was expected for a rebuilding Warriors side facing a settled, higher-ranked opponent in a friendly meant for experimentation ( image source ) Zimbabwe’s 3–1 defeat to Algeria in last week’s international friendly ignited a wave of fury across social media, but much of that outrage is built on misplaced expectations, misinformation and, in some cases, an overly emotional sense of patriotism divor

UZ Wolves and Black Mambas lead the PVL title race as Zimbabwean volleyball teams gear up for a high-stakes championship weekend and Zone 6 prep ( image source ) With the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season reaching its decisive climax, teams and supporters are gearing up for a blockbuster championship weekend promising thrills, upsets, and high-stakes battles on the courts. Quarter-finals and semi-finals are scheduled for tomorrow at the University of Zimbabwe courts, bef

Zimbabwe forward Knowledge Musona has been ruled out of the November international friendlies against Qatar and Algeria after suffering a hamstring injury ( image source ) Veteran forward Knowledge Musona has been ruled out of Zimbabwe’s November international fixtures after sustaining a hamstring injury while playing for Scottland FC, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) announced on 9 November 2025. The association confirmed the injury occurred during a league match and