Sports

Kirsty Coventry Clarifies Olympic Prize Money Remarks

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has clarified her position on Olympic prize money following criticism and debate sparked by com...

ZimCelebsMay 29, 2026

Elton Chigumbura Joins Uhuru Cricket Club

Former Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura has been appointed head coach of Uhuru Cricket Club following a major coaching reshuffle announced by Takashinga Crick...

ZimCelebsMay 29, 2026

Arsenal Fans Granted Police Clearance for Harare Victory Parade

Supporters of Arsenal FC in Harare have received police clearance to hold an end-of-season street parade in the city centre on May 31 following the club’s Prem...

ZimCelebsMay 27, 2026

Zimbabwe to Host Bangladesh for Test, ODI and T20I Series

Zimbabwe national cricket team is set to host Bangladesh national cricket team for a multi-format cricket tour scheduled for June and July. The tour will in...

ZimCelebsMay 22, 2026

Warriors Arrive in UK for Historic Unity Cup Tournament

The Zimbabwe national football team has arrived in Birmingham, England, ahead of the inaugural Unity Cup invitational tournament scheduled to run from May 26 t...

ZimCelebsMay 22, 2026

Sakunda Holdings Hands Over National Sports Stadium Renovation Project

The reopening of Zimbabwe’s National Sports Stadium moved a step closer yesterday after Sakunda Holdings officially handed over completed seating and pitch reh...

ZimCelebsMay 19, 2026

Chisora Set for Possible Deontay Wilder Rematch Before Retirement

Derek Chisora has revealed that he could return to the ring for a rematch against Deontay Wilder after receiving support from his family to continue fighting....

ZimCelebsMay 15, 2026

LuckyBets Partnership Introduces US$200 PSL Player of the Match Awards

Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League has partnered with LuckyBets to introduce US$200 Player of the Match awards for every Castle Lager Premier Soccer League fixture...

ZimCelebsMay 13, 2026

CAF Intensifies Stadium, Security and Infrastructure Preparations for 2027 AFCON

Preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have intensified after the Confederation of African Football established a high-level oversight body to...

ZimCelebsMay 13, 2026

Highlanders Players Return to Training After Salary Payment Promise

Highlanders FC players returned to training on Friday after club leaders pledged to settle outstanding salaries this coming week, bringing temporary relief to...

ZimCelebsMay 11, 2026

Zimbabwe Joins Six-Nation Bid to Co-Host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations

Zimbabwe is set to join five other southern African nations in a proposed joint bid with South Africa to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa’s sp...

ZimCelebsMay 7, 2026

Bosso Strike Again

Highlanders FC players have gone on strike again over unpaid salaries, disrupting preparations for their upcoming Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match agai...

ZimCelebsMay 6, 2026

Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2031, ending months of uncertainty over his futur...

ZimCelebsApril 30, 2026

Hakimi Injury Blow

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will miss the next few weeks after suffering a right thigh injury during the closing minutes of the club’s UEFA Cham...

ZimCelebsApril 30, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Musonda Ends Cricket Career - Everything You Need to Know

Zimbabwe Women’s cricket captain Mary-Anne Musonda has announced her retirement from all formats of the game, bringing an end to her international playing care...

ZimCelebsApril 27, 2026

Chelsea Sack Liam Rosenior After Four Months in Charge

Chelsea have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior after less than four months following a historic losing run in the Premier League.

ZimCelebsApril 22, 2026

Highlanders Coach Benjani Mwaruwari Owed Three Months Salary

Highlanders coach Benjani Mwaruwari has reportedly gone three months unpaid amid delays in a sponsorship payment system.

ZimCelebsApril 21, 2026

Blessing Muzarabani Banned for Two Years by PCB After PSL Withdrawal for IPL Move

Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has been banned for two years by the Pakistan Cricket Board after withdrawing from the PSL to join the IPL, raising concerns over player commitments in franchise cricket.

ZimCelebsApril 14, 2026

Zimbabwe Women Tour Pakistan for ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29 Series

Zimbabwe women will tour Pakistan for a six-match white-ball series in Karachi. The ODI matches will count toward the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29. The championship serves as qualification for the 2029 Women’s Cricket World Cup.

ZimCelebsApril 10, 2026

Zimbabwe Secures Triathlon Slot for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Female Category

Zimbabwe has secured a female triathlon slot for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The allocation was confirmed by the International Olympic Committee as part of global quota distribution. The Games will be held in Senegal and will feature equal participation for male and female athletes.

ZimCelebsApril 10, 2026

ZIFA Applies for Broadcasting Licence to Expand Digital Football Coverage

ZIFA has applied for a webcasting licence from BAZ to expand its digital broadcasting capabilities. The application is open for public review, with comments invited within 14 days. If approved, the licence will allow ZIFA to stream football content to local and international audiences.

ZimCelebsApril 9, 2026

Zimbabwe Cricket Confirms Australia ODI Tour 2026 Ahead of World Cup 2027 Preparations

Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed a three-match ODI series against Australia scheduled for September 2026. The tour marks Australia’s first ODI visit to Zimbabwe in over a decade. The series is part of Zimbabwe’s preparations for co-hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.

ZimCelebsApril 2, 2026

Teenage Hadebe Suspended by ZIFA for Breaching Warriors Camp Rules Ahead of Zambia Clash

Teenage Hadebe has been suspended for one match by ZIFA for breaching camp rules. The defender will miss Zimbabwe’s Mukuru 4 Nations final against Zambia. He has apologized and accepted the disciplinary action taken against him.

ZimCelebsMarch 30, 2026

Zimbabwe Cricket to Tour India in 2027 Ending 25-Year Hiatus

Zimbabwe will tour India in 2027 for a three-match ODI series, ending a 25-year gap in bilateral tours. The series is part of India’s 2026–27 home season and reflects improving relations between the two cricket boards. Zimbabwe officials say the tour will help the team prepare for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

ZimCelebsMarch 27, 2026

Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool at End of Season After Nine-Year Career at Anfield

Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season after nine years at the club. The forward will depart on a free transfer following an agreement with the club. Salah leaves as one of Liverpool’s top scorers, having played a major role in the team’s success.

ZimCelebsMarch 25, 2026

Zimbabwe U-19 Women Make Historic Debut at Nigeria Invitational WT20I Tournament

Zimbabwe Under-19 women’s team is competing for the first time at the Nigeria Invitational WT20I. The team will play several matches in the round robin stage before potential semi-final qualification. The tournament highlights youth development and growth of women’s cricket in Africa.

ZimCelebsMarch 20, 2026

CAF Defends Morocco AFCON 2025 Title Decision as Motsepe Emphasises Fairness and Integrity

CAF has awarded Morocco the AFCON 2025 title based on competition rules despite losing the final. Senegal is set to challenge the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. CAF president Patrice Motsepe says the process reflects fairness and judicial independence.

ZimCelebsMarch 20, 2026