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Marian Marinica's testing time

The tournament might not have been what we wanted in terms of big name opposition but still, it gives us a starting point in our build up to Afcon 2027 and World Cup 2030.

By Michael Kariati Feb. 22, 2026

No need to beg Trey Nyoni

We believe with the players we already have and those across the globe, who have expressed their willingness to turn out for Zimbabwe, the Warriors can qualify for World Cup 2030.

By Michael Kariati Feb. 1, 2026

We paid the price for our own mistakes: Marinica

Following a VAR review, the referee awarded South Africa a penalty for a handball by Marvelous Nakamba.

By Africa Top Sports Dec. 31, 2025

We paid the price for our own mistakes: Marinica

Fifa derails Warriors’ Afcon plans, Marinica laments late player release date

Marinica, who has been working diligently with a predominantly local-based contingent since the start of the week, now faces a race against time to integrate his foreign-based stars.

By RUFARO KASWERAKUENDA Dec. 6, 2025

Fifa derails Warriors’ Afcon plans, Marinica laments late player release date

Local stars kick-start Warriors’ Afcon charge

Marinica has adopted a merit-based system, giving domestic players a golden opportunity to prove their worth.

By Sports Reporter Dec. 1, 2025

Local stars kick-start Warriors’ Afcon charge

Let's not let Marinica down

Marinica was lucky enough to have a huge preliminary pool of players which gives him the chance to have a look — in person — at who deserves to make the

By Michael Kariati Nov. 30, 2025

Super Mario resets Afcon squad selection. . . 51-man provisional Warriors list shocks nation

NEW Warriors coach Marian Marinica as sensationally started over the entire selection process for the squad to represent Zimbabwe at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Morocco next month

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Nov. 27, 2025

Super Mario resets Afcon squad selection. . . 51-man provisional Warriors list shocks nation

Marinica passes the test

Marinica inherited a team shrouded in the turmoil that ultimately consumed his predecessor, Michael Nees.

By Newsday Nov. 19, 2025

Marinica softens stance…as tension eases in Warriors camp

Sources told NewsDay Sport yesterday that Marinica has since softened his approach following a crisis meeting held between him and the players on Friday evening.

By Sports Reporter Nov. 17, 2025