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Scottland FC Avoid Sanction Over Ineligible Player Allegation in Chibuku Super Cup

Scottland FC have avoided sanction after being charged with fielding an ineligible player in the Chibuku Super Cup. The Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (PSL) had instituted disciplinary proceedings against Scottland FC for allegedly fielding Namibian winger Witbeen Stoffel in their Chibuku Super Cup Round of 16 fixture against FC Platinum at Rufaro Stadium on 14 […]

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DYNAMOS APPOINT NYASHA KADENGE AS NEW CEO

HARARE – Dynamos Football Club has appointed Nyasha Kadenge as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 November 2026. The club announced the appointment in a statement, describing it as a key step in strengthening its institutional capacity and positioning the Glamour Boys for sustainable growth. According to the club, Kadenge’s appointment is […]

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CAF Reverts AFCON To Two-Year Cycle

CAPE VERDE – The Africa Cup of Nations will return to being played every two years after the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) reversed its earlier decision to stage the tournament every four years. The decision was taken by the EXCO, with the Confederation of African Football saying the move follows a review of the competition’s […]

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ZIMBABWE BEGINS VAR TRAINING AS LOCAL FOOTBALL PREPARES FOR LIVE TESTS

By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe has begun training match officials in Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology ahead of planned trials in domestic football, with the initiative targeting more accurate match decisions and stronger confidence in the country’s refereeing standards. The 20-day training programme, running from October 25 to November 16, is designed to prepare officials through […]

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MAPEZA BOOTED OUT AS SCOTLAND COACH, NDLOVU TAKES REINS

Shockwaves have rocked the Zimbabwean football scene after Norman Mapeza was sacked as Scotland coach following their CAF Champions League exit in Angola. The veteran coach’s dismissal comes as no surprise, after the team failed to progress past the preliminary stages of the continental club competition. Mapeza’s departure comes after a disappointing run, and the […]

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HARDROCK TURN TITLE RACE ON ITS HEAD WITH STUNNING 3-2 COMEBACK WIN OVER MWOS

By Aldridge Dzvene HARDROCK FC strengthened their grip on the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title race after producing a dramatic late comeback to defeat MWOS FC 3-2 at Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe on Sunday, overturning a two-goal deficit to move eight points clear at the summit. The victory, secured through Munashe Bamara’s decisive late […]

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BILLIAT, MUSONA FIRE SCOTTLAND TO CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ADVANTAGE

By Aldridge Dzvene Scottland FC took a significant step towards the next stage of the CAF Champions League after veterans Khama Billiat and Knowledge Musona scored second-half goals to secure a 2-0 victory over Angola’s Petro Atlético in the first leg of the second preliminary round. The Zimbabwean champions capitalised on an early numerical advantage […]

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SCOTTLAND FC HOST ANGOLAN GIANTS PETRO DE LUANDA IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLASH

By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC will take on Angolan powerhouse Atlético Petróleos de Luanda in a high-stakes CAF Champions League second-round first-leg encounter at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Sunday, 18 October, with the match offering the local side an opportunity to strengthen its continental ambitions before the return fixture. The […]

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CAF GRANTS CONDITIONAL RETURN OF SPECTATORS TO NATIONAL SPORTS STADIUM FOR 10,000 FANS

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted exceptional and strictly conditional authorisation for the return of spectators to the National Sports Stadium, following recent safety concerns. CAF had banned spectators from the National Sports Stadium following last month’s 2-1 defeat for the Warriors against the Democratic […]

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ZIFA Suspends Assistant Referee Obey Mbengo For Six Months

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended assistant referee Obey Mbengo from officiating Premier Soccer League matches for six months for breaching Article 22 of the Referees Code of Conduct. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, ZIFA said the decision follows the match commissioner’s report on the CAPS United FC […]

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