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 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 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

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.

In a decisive move to stem transfer speculation and restore stability at a club rocked by departures, Dynamos have handed the captain’s armband to midfield enforcer Shadreck Nyahwa. The appointment is widely interpreted as a signal to suitors and a vote of confidence in a player who had been the subject of intense interest from local rivals.

Despite strong speculation linking him with a move to Hardrock, Nyahwa returned to training this week and appears set to see out his contract, which runs until December 31. Other familiar faces staying put include goalkeeper Tatenda Makoni, Clive Mandivei, Leeroy Mavunga, Junior Perezo, and Jairosi Kasondo, providing a small but important backbone of continuity.