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Football is more than what happens between the touchlines. Behind every matchday is structure, planning, governance and accountability. That is where Club Licensing comes in. The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), in line with FIFA and CAF regulations, implements the Club Licensing system to ensure that clubs operate professionally, transparently and sustainably. Simply put, Club Licensing […]

ZIFA wishes to reaffirm that the implementation of Club Licensing Regulations will proceed as partof our collective commitment to strengthening governance, professionalism and competitivenesswithin Zimbabwean football. While we recognise the concerns raised by stakeholders and remainopen to constructive engagement on timelines and transitional mechanisms, the principles underpinning Club Licensing are non-negotiable – financial discipline, proper […]

There are moments in a nation’s sporting journey that redefine belief. For Zimbabwe, women’s football has provided several of them. When the game surged into the national spotlight in the early 2000s, it did more than introduce a new competition category – it ignited conviction. That conviction reached its peak when the Mighty Warriors qualified […]

The ZIFA Electoral Committee wishes to advise all football stakeholders, clubs, member associations, the media, and the general public of one important correction to the candidate list that was previously published as part of the ZIFA Members’ Elections process.

After a demanding and deeply engaging week at ZIFA Village, the CAF A Coaches Refresher Course has officially drawn to a close. For seven days, some of the country’s most respected football minds embarked on what can best be described as a practical and theoretical odyssey, guided by ZIFA Technical Director Dominique Niyonzima. The programme […]

ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi reflects on his first twelve months at the helm of the game. From grassroots development and women’s football to governance reforms and commercial partnerships, the conversation explores the progress made, the lessons learned and the road ahead. Join us as President Magwizi speaks candidly about rebuilding trust, strengthening systems and shaping […]

The ZIFA Electoral Committee wishes to inform all football stakeholders, Member Associations,clubs, officials, the media, and the general public that the ZIFA Ethics Committee and the ZIFAAppeals Committee have concluded the integrity vetting process for all candidates whosuccessfully met the administrative and financial nomination requirements, including thosewhose matters were subject to appeals.

As Zimbabwe’s topflight clubs put the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of the new season, a quieter but equally significant process is unfolding at ZIFA Village. This week, the CAF A Coaches Refresher Course is underway, bringing together some of the country’s most experienced coaches at a moment when clarity of ideas, sharp thinking […]

Inside ZIFA-Nqobile Magwizi SOME moments in a football nation’s story pass without spectacle, yet they quietly set the direction of everything that follows. The launch of the BancABC Roots Impact Programme is one of those moments. It arrives without floodlights or fanfare, but its true impact will be felt long after the applause fades and […]