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[ZBC News @ZBCNewsonline]

WORLD RUGBY BACKS ZIMBABWE’S RUGBY GROWTH

World Rugby is supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts to establish a sustainable rugby system, with the Sables’ 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification serving as a platform for long-term development of the sport.

#ZBCNews #Rugby #Sables #Zimbabwe

[Pitchside ZW @PitchsideZWE]

Will Scott Chop Norman?

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

BREAKING: Manchester United sign midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m including add-ons 🚨

[Zimbabwe Football Association @online_zifa]

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟔: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 ⚽📊

Goals, big performances and valuable minutes in the bank! 🌱

Here’s how yesterday’s BancABC Roots Impact Programme action unfolded as the provinces continued to battle it out in Harare.

Every match is another opportunity to compete, develop and be seen. 🇿🇼⚽

#RootsImpactProgramme #FutureStartsHere

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🌳 BREAKING: Nottingham Forest reach verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, here we go!

Fee around £45m as @JPercyTelegraph reported, medical booked and #NFFC ready to proceed with formal steps.

Delap said yes to Forest project after speaking to Oliver Glasner.

[MWOS FC @MwosFC]

Double Recognition for The Punters! 👏🏾⚽️

Following their standout performances at MWOS Ngoni Stadium, both Wilson Mensah and Valentine Katsande have officially earned their spots in the Fanzone Matchday 27 Team of the Week! ⚽️🔥

A massive performance from Mensah leading the line with his decisive brace, paired with a solid display from Katsande, sees both players deservedly named among the league's top performers this week.

Well played, gents! 🙌🏾

#Punters #Moudzanaudzana

[Spurs Global @spurssglobal]

BREAKING: Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro will be on the bench for Spurs against Charlton tomorrow night in the Carabao Cup. Dominic Solanke is available to start.

Mohammed Kudus “is not ready yet” and James Maddison has a shoulder injury. @JackPittBrooke ⚪️‼️

[MWOS FC @MwosFC]

MWOS FC U19 1️⃣ - 0️⃣ CP CHEMICALS

26’ GOAL!

Five Walter receives a fine ball on the right, drives forward and fires a low cross into the box. Dembele gets on the end of it with a powerful finish!

We lead! ⚽️

#Punters #Moudzanaudzana

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 Liverpool will only sell Cody Gakpo if they can get two wingers in next 8 days; priority remains Bradley Barcola.

Tottenham verbally agreed terms with Gakpo since July, Man City now also in active talks with his agents.

Player to decide but also based on #LFC wingers plans.

[H-Metro @HMetro_]

#BACKPAGE

ITS now a two-horse race to determine the 2026 Zimbabwe football champions.

But, the title run-in makes it very difficult to tell where the smart money lies between leaders Scottland and newcomers Hardrock with seven matches remaining...

https://t.co/TMJD9SNeTr

[Pitchside ZW @PitchsideZWE]

Zimbabwe U23 have been drawn against Mauritius 🇲🇺 in the opening round of the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
👀⚽

#YoungWarriors #ZimbabweFootball #AFCONU23

[Rugby Africa @RugbyAfrique]

Zimbabwean rugby stakeholders came together with World Rugby and Rugby Africa for an important conversation on the future of the game. 🇿🇼🏉
From grassroots development to high performance, the focus is on building a stronger future for rugby in Zimbabwe.

[Zimbabwe Football Association @online_zifa]

🔥 ROUND OF 16: STAKES ARE HIGHER!

Knockout football. No second chances. The battle for a place in the quarter-finals of Zimbabwe’s richest knockout cup is ON! 🏆⚽

#MunhumutapaChallengeCup #KnockoutFootball

[Ngezi Platinum Stars Football Club @ngeziplatinumfc]

This week’s attention turns to Munhumutapa Challenge Cup RO16 where we host the students at Baobab Stadium this Saturday at 15:00hrs. The gents have won the previous two games against the Students in the league.

#distinctlyplatinum | #madamburo

[Pitchside ZW @PitchsideZWE]

@haploz99 This could be a major opportunity for the next generation. From an agent’s perspective, Tatenda, are there enough U-23 players in the local PSL who are genuinely ready for international football — and which positions should Sánchez prioritise when scouting locally and abroad? 🇿🇼

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨⚫️⚪️ BREAKING: Newcastle reach verbal agreement with Man City for Nico González, here we go!

Understand fee will be £47m plus £3m add-ons, green light from the player after progress revealed overnight.

Nico, ready to join #NUFC project where he will be a key player.

[Pitchside ZW @PitchsideZWE]

@ngeziplatinumfc Which youngsters have been the standout performers for Ngezi Platinum Stars so far this season — and who should supporters keep a close eye on against Marere FC? 👀⚽

[Pitchside ZW @PitchsideZWE]

@online_zifa Beyond this tournament, what pathways are in place to ensure the standout U14 and U16 players are consistently tracked, developed and transitioned into elite academy, national youth team and professional football structures?

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🩵🤍 BREAKING: Manchester City reach verbal agreement with Palmeiras for Allan, here we go!

New winger incoming for Enzo Maresca for fee worth €40m fixed plus add-ons.

Documents being exchanged right now between clubs, Allan will join #MCFC. 🇧🇷

[Manchester City @ManCity]

Savinho has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent transfer. ✍️

Wishing you all the best, Savinho 🩵