HARARE — Zimbabwe’s premier sporting venue, the National Sports Stadium, is in the final stretch of an extensive refurbishment program, with government officials confident the facility will host football matches before the end of May. Following a high-level tour of the site, authorities indicated that the stadium is on track to reopen for local fixtures starting May 25, 2026.

Newly appointed Warriors interim head coach Kaitano Tembo says he is under no illusion about the expectations that come with leading Zimbabwe’s senior men’s national team, pledging to bring focus, discipline and continuity to the role. Tembo steps into the position following the departure of former head coach Marian Marinica, whose exit was confirmed on Monday, 27 April by the Zimbabwe Football Association.

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.

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