Overview
Zimbabwe is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Warriors, has played 498 recorded internationals since 1946, winning 191 of them (38.4%).
Zimbabwe have played at 6 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Zimbabwe 31st in Africa and 130th in the world.
With about 17.0 million people and its capital in Harare, Zimbabwe has produced 267 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Zimbabwean footballers
Bruce GrobbelaarZimbabwe · b. 1957
Tino KadewereZimbabwe · Olympique Lyonnais
Benjani MwaruwariZimbabwe · b. 1978
Marvelous NakambaZimbabwe · Aston Villa F.C.
Marshall MunetsiZimbabwe · Stade de Reims
Nyasha MushekwiZimbabwe · b. 1987
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Knowledge MusonaZimbabwe · b. 1990
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Peter NdlovuZimbabwe · b. 1973
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Tendai NdoroZimbabwe · b. 1985
Tendayi DarikwaZimbabwe · b. 1991
Teenage HadebeZimbabwe · b. 1995
Costa NhamoinesuZimbabwe · b. 1986
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Peter Ndlovu
- Agent Sawu
- Knowledge Musona
- Adam Ndlovu
- Vitalis Takawira
- Benjani Mwaruwari
- Shingayi Kaondera
- Kudakwashe Mahachi
Where Zimbabwean players play
7 active Zimbabwean players are currently at clubs outside Zimbabwe. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Zimbabwe
Main competitions: Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.
- Dynamos F.C.founded 1963
- Highlanders F.C.founded 1926
- CAPS United F.C.founded 1973
- Monomotapa United F.C.founded 2003
- Chicken Inn F.C.founded 1997
- Cachetitos fcfounded 2000
- FC Platinumfounded 1995
- Zimbabwe Saints F.C.founded 1931
- Amazulu FC Zimbabwefounded 1996
- Gunners F.C.
Where Zimbabwean footballers are born
13 Zimbabwe internationals were born abroad, most often in Rhodesia (8), United Kingdom (4), South Africa (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- National Sports StadiumHarare
- Rufaro Stadium
- Barbourfields StadiumBulawayo
- Sakubva StadiumMutare
- Baghdad StadiumKwekwe
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Zimbabwe. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Zimbabwe national team?
Zimbabwe are nicknamed the Warriors.
How many times have Zimbabwe won AFCON?
Zimbabwe have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Zimbabwe played at the World Cup?
No, Zimbabwe have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Zimbabwe?
In our match database, Peter Ndlovu leads with 14 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Zimbabwean footballer?
By international recognition, Bruce Grobbelaar is the best-known Zimbabwean footballer in our database, followed by Tino Kadewere and Benjani Mwaruwari.
What is the biggest stadium in Zimbabwe?
National Sports Stadium is the largest football stadium in Zimbabwe in our records, with a capacity of 60,000.