ZIMBABWE Women Premier Soccer League defending champions Herentals Queens have retained the services of Faith Drive duo Morelife Nyagumbo and Bethel Kondo for the 2026 season which kicks off today.
The two joined the Students midway through last season and were part of Herentals’ African Safari campaign.
“Morelife and Bethel came in and settled quickly. They justified their place last season and deserve another dance with the champions,” Herentals Queens team manager Shylet Chikonyora told NewsDay Sport.
Having impressed on debut, the pair have been handed new deals as the Students chase a third straight league title.
Chikonyora confirmed the arrival of Dee Winnie Mapuwa from Legends Academy.
“We did not want to be complacent,” she added.
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“We brought in players who fit our philosophy and add depth in key areas.”
Also active on the transfer market were Black Rhinos Queens, who secured enterprising midfielder Tanyaradzwa Chihoro from Maningi Youth Soccer Academy.
Rhinos also signed the Conduit Soccer Academy duo of Fiona Kabera and Beauty Chikumba, Sheasham Gweru Queens star Beauty Masenda and up-and-coming player Faith Rhodesia from Epworth.
Meanwhile, Herentals Queens begin their title defence away to Harare City Queens at Callies Sports Club this morning.
Black Rhinos open their campaign against newcomers Caps United Queens at Stanchart Sports Club.
Mucheke Stadium hosts Rufaro Starlets Academy against Mpopoma Sports Academy, while Chapungu Queens are at home to Ngezi Platinum Stars Queens at Manyame Sports Club.
Faith Drive play Cranborne Royals at Chisamba Stadium, Kwekwe Queens host Chegutu Community Queens at Mbizo Stadium, and Rise of Hope Academy face Correctional Queens at a venue to be advised.