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By Andile Vundla FIFA has approved new rules targeting player behaviour and disciplinary procedures ahead of the June 2026 World Cup tournament, following a decision by the FIFA Council at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver. The changes send a clear warning to players to maintain discipline on the pitch, with stricter penalties now in […]
Colleta Bell Zimbabwe’s junior handball teams made a commanding start at the Zone Six Championships in Lusaka on Monday, registering emphatic victories over Malawi in their opening matches. Zimbabwe’s Under-18 side thrashed Malawi 59-20, while the Under-20 team secured a 33-15 win, giving the nation two dominant results on day one of the regional tournament. […]
SFM News Zimbabwe Cricket has unveiled a youthful 15-member Zimbabwe Women’s squad for a landmark white-ball tour of Pakistan, as part of preparations for the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–2029. The team will travel to Karachi for their first-ever tour of Pakistan, where they are scheduled to play six matches at the National Bank Stadium. The […]
SFM News The 2026 Zimbabwe Women’s Premier Soccer League season begins this Saturday, with reigning champions Herentals Queens opening their title defence against Harare City Queens at Callies Stadium. Herentals Queens, who lifted last season’s title with 69 points, are aiming for a fifth consecutive championship and enter the campaign as early favourites. However, Harare […]
Andile Vundla Warriors midfielder Andy Rinomhota is unlikely to feature again for his English club Reading FC this season, after the club confirmed he has suffered an injury that will rule him out of the remaining matches. Rinomhota rejoined Reading on a short-term deal in January but has struggled for game time under manager Leam […]
By Colleta Bell The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has confirmed the structure and start date of the new Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, a nationwide knockout tournament aimed at integrating clubs from grassroots to top-flight football. ZIFA says the competition will begin this coming weekend, with opening matches involving Division one and lower-tier teams. The first-round draw […]
By Andile Vundla Hardrock FC missed the chance to go top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after a 2-2 draw against Ngezi Platinum Stars at Chahwanda Stadium on Sunday. The newcomers fought back twice, with Munyaradzi Diro and Washington Navaya scoring to secure a point in a tightly contested encounter. Ngezi opened the […]
Colleta Bell Grassroots organisation Cricket Ekhaya-Ekasi will host a dinner and cricket festival in Bulawayo on 18 April 2026 to honour Nicholas N. Singo for his long-standing contribution to cricket development in Matabeleland. The event will bring together players, coaches, school heads and Zimbabwe Cricket officials who have worked with Singo through the outreach programme, […]
8 April 2026 By Monalisa Ntibane Nkayi United says it is making steady progress on its US$1 million investment pledge announced last year, with a focus on strengthening team operations and plans to construct a stadium in Nkayi. Speaking to SkyzMetro FM, club president Dr Brilliant Ncube said part of the investment is currently being […]
By Andile Vundla Youth football clubs in the city have been encouraged to play a stronger role in developing talent and keeping young people away from the growing pandemic of drugs and substance abuse. Speaking at the recent kit launch for Benianiah football club in Bulawayo, Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Omphile […]
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