FRANCISTOWN – Following a clinical 3-0 demolition of hosts Botswana on Saturday evening, Warriors head coach Marian Marinica has lauded his squad’s professionalism and the "seamless integration" of fresh talent into the national system. The victory at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium sets the stage for a high-stakes final against the Zambia national football team this Tuesday at 6 PM CAT.

FRANCISTOWN – In a performance that combined clinical efficiency with a glimpse into the future of Zimbabwean football, the Warriors dismantled hosts Botswana at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Saturday. The victory secures Zimbabwe a spot in the Mukuru Four Nations final this Tuesday, where they will face perennial rivals Zambia in a highly anticipated “Battle of the Zambezi.”

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.

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.

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.