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The stage is set for the inaugural BancABC Roots Impact Programme. The provincial squads selected to represent their regions in the opening round of the competition have now been confirmed. Download the full squad lists below and meet the young players who will begin their journey on Zimbabwe’s new national football development pathway.

The BancABC Roots Impact Leagues will officially kick off on Saturday 4 July, marking an important step in ZIFA’s drive to build a stronger, more structured and inclusive youth football development pathway across the country. The leagues form part of the wider BancABC Roots Impact Programme, a ZIFA youth development and scouting initiative launched at […]

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yvonne Manwa Mapika as the substantive General Secretary following a competitive recruitment and interview process. Ms. Manwa Mapika returns to the role after previously serving as ZIFA General Secretary from 2023 to 2025. Her appointment follows a rigorous selection process and reflects […]

The countdown is over as the inaugural BancABC Roots Impact Leagues get underway on Saturday, 4 July 2026, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Zimbabwe’s football development pathway. The competition, which forms part of the wider BancABC Roots Impact Programme, will bring together talented young players from across the country’s ten provinces […]

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President, Nqobile Magwizi, was among football leaders from across the world who attended the FIFA Executive Football Summit held in Miami, United States, as the global governing body continued to shape the future direction of the game.The high-level summit brought together football administrators, development experts, commercial partners and industry leaders […]

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its operational capacity and improving support for national teams after officially taking delivery of two brand-new 66-seater coaches. The handover ceremony, held on Friday, was attended by ZIFA Vice President Loveness Mukura and Executive Committee Member and Marketing Committee Chairperson Kudzai Kadzombe, marking […]

Masvingo became the first province in Zimbabwe to surpass the target of 400 participants as the ZIFA Women’s Football Campaign continued its nationwide drive to introduce young girls to football through a fun, safe and inclusive environment. The campaign, which is the first programme to be rolled out under the ZIFA Women’s Football Strategy 2025–2028, […]

Football continues to evolve, and the Laws of the Game evolve with it. The IFAB Law Changes 2026/27 provide an overview of the latest amendments that will shape how football is played, officiated, and experienced around the world. Developed by The International Football Association Board (IFAB), these updates are designed to improve fairness, consistency, player […]

The ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup continues to expand its footprint across Zimbabwean football, with futsal now taking centre stage as the competition reaches the Southern Region this weekend. A full programme of fixtures has been lined up at the FIFA Hope Centre in Gwabalanda, Bulawayo, featuring Premier Division, Division One and Women’s futsal teams competing […]