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29 January 2026 By Andile Vundla The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected a protest by the Moroccan Football Federation over the 2025 AFCON final, ruling that the result stands and Senegal remain African champions. CAF’s Disciplinary Board said there was no breach of competition regulations, and confirmed the decision is final, with no […]

28 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Under-19s suffered a heavy 204-run defeat to India in their ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Super Six match at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo yesterday, despite a fighting half-century from Leeroy Chiwaula. India posted a commanding 352 for eight after winning the toss and batting first. Vihaan […]

27 January 2026 SMF News Warriors forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya scored a brace as AmaZulu edged TS Galaxy 3-2 in a dramatic Betway Premiership league encounter over the weekend. Ngwenya came on as a substitute and made an immediate impact, netting two goals and providing an assist for AmaZulu’s second goal. His performance proved decisive as […]

21 January 2026 By Emelda Jinya Bulawayo giants Highlanders FC may be heading for a technical shake-up, with reports suggesting that former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari is being considered for the head coach role. This follows uncertainty around the recently appointed coach Thabo Senong, who is still yet to secure a work permit and has […]

20 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Cricket has brought in legendary West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh as bowling consultant ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Walsh has already begun working with the senior men’s team as preparations intensify for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka […]

20 January 2026 By Andile Vundla The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Zimbabwe international Tawanda Maswanhise among the most promising talents at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Motherwell forward caught the eye despite limited game time at the tournament. He scored a brilliant solo goal against South Africa and played a […]

16 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Under-19s were left disappointed after their opening Group C match of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup against Scotland was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Harare. Persistent rain throughout the week left the pitch at Takashinga Cricket Club unplayable, and after several inspections, officials called […]

14 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwean winger Daniel Msendami has officially joined South African football giants Orlando Pirates in a permanent move from Marumo Gallants, the club confirmed yesterday. The 25‑year‑old Warriors international, who impressed with his pace and direct play at the recent Africa Cup of Nations, heads to the Betway Premiership club […]

8 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Highlanders Football Club have moved to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026 Premier Soccer League season, announcing the signing of five new players. Bosso have brought in defender Tawanda Mushenje and attacking midfielder Mongameli Tshuma from Hwange FC, while Rayton Chuma, who joins from NUST FC, is expected […]

8 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Under-19s fell to a heavy nine-wicket defeat against Pakistan Under-19s in the final of the youth one-day international tri-series played at Old Hararians Sports Club on Tuesday. Zimbabwe’s innings got off to a disastrous start after losing the toss and batting first, collapsing to 15 for five inside […]