HARARE – In a significant boost for the nation’s international football standing, the Zimbabwe National Football Team (The Warriors) has confirmed its participation in the Unity Cup, scheduled to take place in London from May 26 to 30, 2026. This high-profile four-nation tournament marks a pivotal step in the country's re-entry into the global footballing elite following the lifting of the FIFA suspension.

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.”

HARARE – Zimbabwe international forward Tawanda Maswanhise has been ruled out of the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Botswana, after his Scottish club Motherwell FC confirmed he picked up a minor injury over the weekend. The in-form striker sustained the knock during a goalless draw against Hibernian FC, forcing him to withdraw from national team duty. The decision means Maswanhise will miss the regional tournament scheduled for March 23–31, featuring Zimbabwe, Botswana,

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.

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

The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has accused the ZIFA Normalisation Committee of stalling efforts to resolve long-standing challenges in local football, warning that continued delays risk undermining progress made after Zimbabwe’s recent suspension by FIFA. Speaking to The Sunday Mail, SRC director-general Eltah Nengomasha said the Normalisation Committee has failed to respond to a proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) that is intended to guide cooperation betw