The inaugural BancABC Roots Impact Programme got off to an exciting start on Saturday as provincial teams from across Zimbabwe took to the field in the first round of fixtures.
Hosted across Harare, Bulawayo and Masvingo, the opening day showcased the depth of emerging talent within Zimbabwean football. Young players competed in the Under-14 and Under-16 boys’ and girls’ categories, providing an encouraging glimpse into the future of the game.

The matches formed part of ZIFA’s long-term vision to establish a structured national youth development pathway through the BancABC Roots Impact Programme, ensuring talented players from every province have an opportunity to develop in a safe, competitive and merit-based environment.

Day 1 Results
Harare vs Mashonaland Central
U14 Boys: Harare 0-0 Mashonaland Central
U14 Girls: Harare 1-1 Mashonaland Central
U16 Boys: Harare 2-0 Mashonaland Central
U16 Girls: Harare 5-0 Mashonaland Central
Mashonaland West vs Mashonaland East
U14 Boys: Mashonaland West 3-3 Mashonaland East
U14 Girls: Mashonaland West 1-0 Mashonaland East
U16 Boys: Mashonaland West 0-1 Mashonaland East
U16 Girls: Mashonaland West 0-1 Mashonaland East
Manicaland vs Masvingo
U14 Boys: Manicaland 7-0 Masvingo
U14 Girls: Manicaland 5-0 Masvingo
U16 Boys: Manicaland 1-0 Masvingo
U16 Girls: Manicaland 4-1 Masvingo
Bulawayo vs Midlands
U14 Boys: Bulawayo 2-1 Midlands
U14 Girls: Bulawayo 1-0 Midlands
U16 Boys: Bulawayo 1-0 Midlands
U16 Girls: Bulawayo 1-2 Midlands

The BancABC Roots Impact Programme continues this weekend with more provincial fixtures as Zimbabwe’s brightest young footballers continue their journey on a pathway designed to produce the next generation of Warriors and Mighty Warriors.
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