ZIFA’s decision to appoint a one-year foreign coach sparks debate over Zimbabwe’s football future ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Football Association’s (ZIFA) decision to appoint a one-year foreign coach has reignited debate about the national team’s long-term strategy, with critics warning that repeated short-term foreign hires could undermine the Warriors’ development and continuity ahead of major tournaments. The association announced the appointment as part of a r

Dynamos coach Kelvin Kaindu urges his team to secure Premier Soccer League survival through results on the pitch rather than relying on other teams ( image source ) HARARE — Kelvin Kaindu, the pastor-coach credited with sparking Dynamos’ late revival, issued a clear challenge to his players after Sunday’s vital 1-0 win over Bikita Minerals at Rufaro Stadium: secure survival by winning your own matches, not by relying on the misfortune of rivals. Kaindu’s message carries weigh

ZIFA is set to announce the new Warriors head coach by Tuesday next week after finalising contractual details ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is set to announce the new head coach of the senior men’s national football team, the Warriors, by Tuesday next week, sources within the association confirmed on Sunday. The move follows the departure of German coach Michael Nees after a poor run of results that prompted ZIFA to launch an expedited recruitment

ZIFA has suspended referees involved in the Dynamos-Ngezi match after reviewing poor officiating decisions ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended a number of match officials following a review of their performances in the recent Dynamos-Ngezi fixture, citing decisions that fell short of the standards expected in the Premier Soccer League. The move forms part of the referees committee’s disciplinary process, which includes formal reviews, publi

Herentals FC has been fined US$5,000 and ordered to play three home matches behind closed doors after violent incidents involving security personnel ( image source ) The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has fined Herentals Football Club US$5,000 and ordered the team to play its next three home matches behind closed doors following violent incidents involving the club’s security personnel during a league match against Caps United at Rufaro Stadium on 13 September 2025. The PSL Disc

ZIFA and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education have signed a landmark partnership to integrate structured grassroots football programmes into schools nationwide ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Harare on Thursday to embed structured grassroots football programmes in schools nationwide, a move officials say will strengthen talent pathways

Federal authorities arrest NBA players and a head coach in a major illegal gambling scandal, triggering league action, legal scrutiny, and widespread integrity concerns across professional basketball ( image source ) The NBA was rocked this week after federal authorities announced sweeping arrests and indictments tied to an extensive illegal gambling and poker-game operation involving current and former players, a head coach and organised-crime networks. The probe, spanning s

Suspended Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Takesure Chiragwi is linked with a potential move to CAPS United as the Harare club battles relegation, sparking debate over ethics and eligibility amid ongoing disciplinary proceedings ( image source ) Suspended Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Takesure Chiragwi has been linked with a potential move to CAPS United as the Harare giants fight to avoid relegation in the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season, sources close to both clubs an

ZIFA blames the Warriors’ World Cup qualifier slump on Zimbabwe’s lack of an approved home stadium, citing travel fatigue, financial strain, and loss of home advantage as key factors behind the national team’s decline ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has attributed the Warriors’ poor performance in recent FIFA World Cup qualifiers to one central problem: the lack of an approved home stadium. Officials say the absence of a home ground has forc

Test cricket returns to Harare as Zimbabwe hosts Afghanistan in a one-off red-ball clash from October 20–24 ( image source ) Harare — Test cricket makes its long-awaited return to Zimbabwe this week as the national team hosts Afghanistan in a one-off red-ball clash at the Harare Sports Club from October 20 to 24. The match marks Afghanistan’s first Test since January’s fixture against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, underscoring a nine-month hiatus from the longest format for the emerg

Morocco makes history by defeating Argentina 2-0 to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup, becoming the first Arab and second African nation to claim the title, signaling a new era for youth football development across Africa ( image source ) Harare — Morocco etched its name in football history on October 19 when the Atlas Cubs stunned six-time champions Argentina 2-0 to claim the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Santiago, Chile. By lifting the trophy, Morocco became the first Arab nation ever t

ZIFA launches a Commission of Inquiry into Sheasham FC’s withdrawal from the Central Region Division One League ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Football Association has appointed a four-member Commission of Inquiry to probe Sheasham FC’s sudden withdrawal from the Central Region Division One Soccer League and its subsequent reinstatement by the governing body. The move aims to restore confidence in league administration after weeks of turmoil surrounding the Gweru-base

Ngezi Platinum Stars allege police assault on players at Rufaro Stadium during a tense PSL clash with Dynamos ( image source ) HARARE – Tempers flared at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday after Ngezi Platinum Stars lodged an official complaint alleging that several of their players were assaulted by police officers during a tense Premier Soccer League (PSL) clash against Dynamos. The club has demanded an independent investigation and disciplinary action, accusing law enforcement of br

Zimbabwe’s new Sports and Recreation Commission board, led by Dr. Nathaniel Madzivanyika ( image source ) The Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Honourable Lt-Gen (Rtd) A.N. Sanyatwe, has appointed an eight-member board to govern the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) for a four-year term running from July 2025 to July 2029, signalling a fresh leadership phase for the country’s sporting regulator and renewed expectations for governance and development in the

Former Dynamos captain Murape Murape has been ordered to retract and apologise for defamatory WhatsApp claims against ex-youth international Walter Musanhu ( image source ) Former Dynamos captain Murape Murape has been formally served with a demand to retract and apologise for statements deemed defamatory against former Zimbabwe youth international Walter “Ringers” Musanhu, legal representatives for Musanhu confirmed on Monday. The contested messages were posted in a WhatsApp

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