Zimbabwean schools are set to benefit from the Fifa schools’ programme after the world football governing body’s decision to distribute nine million footballs to member countries’ schools.

The nomination process for Zifa executive committee positions officially opened on Wednesday and the process will close on October 30, according to the electoral road map released in May this year.

The Zimbabwean squad led by the veteran Hamilton Masakadza landed safely at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at around 8.45 am on Tuesday (October 16).

Edward Siwela's 13-year-tenure in the Sport and Recreation Commission came to an end yesterday when Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Coventry dissolved his board.

ZIFA vice-president Omega Sibanda has rallied the Warriors to defend the national flag and cheer the nation’s spirits when they engage the Democratic Republic of Congo in an African Cup of Nations Group G top of the table qualifier on Saturday night.

Three teams are coming from Mozambique, men’s representatives Ferroviario de Maputo and Ferroviario de Beira, while Ferroviario de Mahuta will compete in the women’s category.

Desperate Dynamos have engaged former midfielder Philemon Mutyakureva in negotiations to take over the reins at the club in their fight to stay afloat following the sacking of Lloyd Mutasa yesterday.

As Masi Matongo prepares to play his 21st game of Super League this season tomorrow night, the prop forward is still getting to grips with the intensity of the top flight.