Zimbabwe faces a football nightmare as no team will compete in the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup. Ngezi Platinum Stars turned down their chance to represent the country on the continental stage. The club blamed money problems and lack of time to prepare for the tournament. Club officials said they received the offer at the last minute and could not make proper arrangements. The decision crushed hopes for Zimbabwean fans who wanted to see their teams compete across Africa.
Dynamos started this mess when they pulled out of the competition despite winning the Chibuku Super Cup last December. The Harare club waited seven months before telling officials they could not afford to participate. Football bosses scrambled to find a replacement and offered the spot to Ngezi as cup runners-up. President Wadzanayi Mutsakanyi admitted the choice was tough but necessary given the circumstances. He promised the club would chase future continental competitions when better prepared.
Simba Bhora remains the only Zimbabwean team heading to Africa this season. The league champions will make their debut in the prestigious CAF Champions League competition. Registration for continental tournaments opens on August 1 and runs through the end of that month. Teams can sign up to 40 players for their squads during the registration period. The tournament starts later than usual because of the CHAN competition scheduled for August.
Dynamos started this mess when they pulled out of the competition despite winning the Chibuku Super Cup last December. The Harare club waited seven months before telling officials they could not afford to participate. Football bosses scrambled to find a replacement and offered the spot to Ngezi as cup runners-up. President Wadzanayi Mutsakanyi admitted the choice was tough but necessary given the circumstances. He promised the club would chase future continental competitions when better prepared.
Simba Bhora remains the only Zimbabwean team heading to Africa this season. The league champions will make their debut in the prestigious CAF Champions League competition. Registration for continental tournaments opens on August 1 and runs through the end of that month. Teams can sign up to 40 players for their squads during the registration period. The tournament starts later than usual because of the CHAN competition scheduled for August.
