Zimbabwe Take on Zambia in Mukuru Four-Nation Final

31 March 2026National news updates
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Sports Correspondent – Zimbabwe will clash with Zambia in the final of the Mukuru Four-Nation Tournament on Tuesday evening at Obed Itani Stadium in Francistown, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm CAT.


The Warriors booked their spot in the final with an impressive 3-0 victory over Botswana in the semi-final, while Zambia edged past Malawi 9-8 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time.


TV Info
The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport. Local broadcasters ZBC TV and ZTN have yet to confirm whether they will air the game.Zimbabwe travel guide


Team News
Zimbabwe will be without defenders Munashe Garananga, sidelined due to injury, and Teenage Hadebe, who is suspended. However, the Warriors get a boost with Marley Tavaziva back from injury and Corbin Mthunzi available after missing the semi-final due to passport issues.


What the coaches said
Zimbabwe coach Marian Marinica noted: “I watched Zambia in their first half against Malawi in the semi-final. They are a team with a good structure; they have width and they are very difficult to play against, so to speak.”



Zambia coach Oswald Mutapa said: “Going into this match, the focus is to be more clinical and take our chances. If we are able to create chances, then it means we can score at any given time. The message to the players is to stay confident and take the opportunities.”


Form Guide
Zimbabwe: W L D L W
Zambia: W L D D L
Head-to-Head
The last meeting between the two sides was at the COSAFA Cup 2022, with Zimbabwe winning 2-0.
Overall Record
Zimbabwe: P22 W9 L7 D6
Zambia: P22 W7 L9 D6
FIFA Rankings
Zimbabwe: 132
Zambia: 91