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2 February 2026 By Nokusa Masuku Zimbabwean football is taking a major step toward fixing long-standing gaps in youth development, with the launch of the BancABC Roots Impact Programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at creating a clear, fair pathway for young players. The programme, led by the Zimbabwe Football Association in partnership with BancABC, forms […]

1 February 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Under-19s are out of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 after a 74-run defeat to Bangladesh at Harare Sports Club, despite a fighting half-century from captain Simba Mudzengerere. Chasing 254 yesterday, Zimbabwe’s innings stumbled early, losing five wickets for just 54 runs, a collapse that ultimately […]

31 January 2026 SMF News Zimbabwe international Tawanda Chirewa has completed a six-month loan move from English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers to League One club Barnsley, in a switch aimed at securing more regular first-team football. Barnsley confirmed the signing, announcing that the 22-year-old winger will remain at Oakwell until the end of the […]

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 […]