OnSport Reporter The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has defended the decision to exclude Warriors vice-captain Marshall Munetsi from the final squad to do duty at the the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), citing medical, procedural and regulatory constraints.In a detailed press release issued on Saturday, ZIFA said Munetsi was managing an injury at the…
OnSport Reporter The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has appointed Romanian-born coach Marian (Mario) Marinica (60) as the new head coach of the national senior men’s football team on a one-year contract. A UEFA Pro Licensed tactician with more than 25 years of international coaching experience across Africa, Europe, Asia, and South America, Marinica takes over…
OnSport Reporter Zifa has released the list of candidates that have passed the first hurdle to take part in the upcoming elections for some of their affiliates with former Warriors striker Zenzo Moyo and football administrator Tatenda Mtungwazi headlining a strong field vying for the Southern Region chairmanship. The two front-runners bring contrasting profiles to…
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…
