ZIFA President Magwizi Appeals for Unity Amid Warriors Struggles

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President Nqobile Magwizi has called for patience and unity from the football fraternity as the Warriors continue to battle through a poor run of form.

Zimbabwe’s senior men’s team has managed just one win in their last ten matches across all competitions. Their struggles have already seen them crash out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers without registering a single victory, despite still having two matches left to play.

Disappointed supporters have staged protests in recent weeks, with some calling for changes within the technical setup. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Magwizi acknowledged the growing frustration but urged fans to rally behind the national team.

“To our fans, we say: your passion is not taken for granted. We hear you. We respect you. We ask you to stand with us and with the Warriors. Division will not take us forward — unity, patience, and collective effort will,” he said.

Magwizi expressed confidence that Zimbabwean football could bounce back, pointing to past examples of resilience.

“Zimbabwean football has risen before, and it will rise again. With unity, discipline, and belief, we shall restore the pride of our game.”

The Warriors will conclude their World Cup qualifying campaign with back-to-back fixtures: against South Africa on 10 October at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, and against Lesotho on 13 October at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.