OnSport Reporter Former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari has castigated Zifa for the short notice given to Diaspora Under-17 players to attend ongoing trials for the national team. Mwaruwari, who had an illustrious career in the United Kingdom, playing for Manchester City among other teams, is rattled by the last minute invite. He has a son,…
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) today announced its selection strategy for the U17 boys national team, which will represent the nation at the upcoming COSAFA U17 Boys Championship. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Harare, Zimbabwe from September 11 to 20, 2025. In a press release, ZIFA stated it has appointed a team…
OnSport Reporter DEVELOPMENTAL football specialist, Dumaza Dube has castigated following the cancellation of the Under-17 nationwide selection process for the Young Warriors to take part in the Cosafa tournament to be hosted in Zimbabwe in September. Dube said the timing is bad and coming up with a different plan at the juncture was ill-advised. “If…
OnSport Reporter Premier Soccer League referee, Quedsani Dirwai is serving a six-match suspension following below par performance during the tie between FC Platinum and Dynamos.The Zimbabwe Football Association confirmed his suspension saying he has not been officiating since Match Day 18 and will only be available for duty for Match Day 24.Zifa said this in…
Onsport Reporter DESPITE the recent red flag on some local referees, Caf has appointed Brighton Chimene to officiate at the African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament to be hosted by Kenya Tanzania and Uganda from August 2-30. He becomes the first Zimbabwean referee to officiate at the Chan finals. Zifa announced today that the four-time-referee-of-the-year, will…
OnSport Reporter Nkayi United defender Moreblessing Ernesto has been rewarded for his steely efforts in June after being named the Zifa Southern Region Soccer League player of the month.He beat stiff competition from teammate Grant Chigwenhese, Casmyn’s Stanson Khanye and Bosso 90 goalkeeper Romeo Zimba who scored two goals in the month and saved one…
OnSport Reporter The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has successful rolled out the FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) Project in the Midlands Province.This past week saw Zifa distributing essential football equipment to schools in marginalised communities in the province’s seven districts. Schools in Gokwe, Kwekwe, Mvuma, Gweru, Shurugwi, Mberengwa, and Zvishavane received a consignment of footballs…
OnSport Reporter The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the suspension of three match officials following below-par performances during Premier League fixtures.This move, effective immediately, comes after recent assessments of the referees. performances. Referee, Lloyd Mapanje has been suspended from officiating Premier League matches from Matchday 17 to Matchday 20. This disciplinary action stems from…
OnSport Reporter ZIMBABWE Football Federation for Amateur and Social Leagues (ZIFASOL) president Francis Zimunya has hit back at Zifa following his organisation’s ban from conducting any football activities by the national governing body. Zifa wrote to Zimunya last week indicating their request to be part of the Zifa affiliates has been turned down and they…
Khami cemented their lead at the top following victory of title chasers, Mpopoma Sports Academy over the weekend.
