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Niger’s national team will face Guinea and Zimbabwe in a pair of international friendlies next month as part of their preparations for the next phase of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Scheduled during the upcoming FIFA international window, the Mena will meet Guinea on 6 June and then Zimbabwe on 10 June, with both encounters […]
Burkina Faso’s national football team has confirmed its second opponent for the upcoming international break in June, as they prepare for the resumption of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Stallions will face Zimbabwe on June 6 in Casablanca, Morocco, following a previously announced clash with Tunisia four days earlier. The decision to challenge Zimbabwe comes […]
Zimbabwean side, Dynamos FC, has confirmed Takesure Chinyama as the new club’s striker coach. Dynamos announced the appointment of the former Orlando Pirates star for the role on Tuesday. Chinyama had a brief stint in the PSL between 2012 and 2014, during which he represented both Pirates and Platinum Stars. Dynamos have clearly struggled for goals this season, […]
Zimbabwean forward Tymon Machope, currently signed with Scotland FC, is facing backlash after reports emerged that he may have faked an injury to spend time with his girlfriend. Machope missed Scotland FC’s recent 1-1 draw against Highlanders, with the club initially stating he was sidelined due to injury. However, internal medical evaluations reportedly revealed no […]
Khama Billiat netted his first goal of the 2024/25 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League campaign as Scottland FC held Yadah FC to a 1-1 draw at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday. The 34-year-old forward, who previously starred for Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, found the back of the net against the very club he lit up last […]
Nigeria has formally lodged a protest with FIFA over Lesotho and Zimbabwe’s decision to play their home fixtures in South Africa during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has raised concerns about the fairness of the arrangement, arguing that it grants South Africa an undue advantage in Group C. Lesotho and […]
Zimbabwe scored late on Tuesday afternoon to hold Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match. In the Round 6 encounter in Group C, neither side could find the back of the net in the first 45 minutes. After recess, in-demand striker Victor Osimhen equalised in the 74th minute […]
Victor Osimhen’s second-half header was not enough to secure victory as Zimbabwe fought back to claim a 1-1 draw against Nigeria in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo. Osimhen looked to have given the Super Eagles a vital win with a well-placed header, but substitute Tawanda Chirewa struck late to salvage a point […]
Nigeria and Zimbabwe have confirmed their starting line-ups ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Following a commanding 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali last week, Nigeria, under the leadership of Eric Chelle, will be aiming to build momentum and strengthen their position in Group C. […]
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, insisting that tactical changes will not be a problem for the team. Nigeria, under the guidance of head coach Eric Chelle, will face the Warriors on Tuesday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. […]
