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Chibuku Super Cup: Quarter-final Line-up Takes Shape After Action-Packed Weekend

The 2025 Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final picture is beginning to take shape after an exciting weekend of first-round matches played across the country.

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7 months ago

August 10, 2025

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The 2025 Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final picture is beginning to take shape after an exciting weekend of first-round matches played across the country.

On Saturday, defending champions Dynamos, Bikita Minerals, Manica Diamonds, and MWOS all secured their places in the last eight.

Dynamos needed penalties for the second match in a row, edging Simba Bhora 5-4 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Simba went ahead early through Boid Mutukure, but Ghanaian forward Felix Kwaku Hammond equalised late on to force the game into penalties, where the Glamour Boys converted all their kicks.

At Ngoni Stadium, MWOS made history by reaching their first-ever Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final after a 2-0 win over CAPS United, courtesy of second-half goals from Nigel Mutinha and Arthur Banda.

In Zvishavane, FC Platinum bowed out after a goalless draw with Manica Diamonds, who went on to win 5-3 in the shootout. Bikita Minerals also progressed on penalties, beating TelOne 5-4 after their match ended 1-1. Tinaye Tsimba put Bikita ahead early, but Frank Makarati levelled for TelOne early in the second half.

Sunday’s fixtures saw Triangle United and Scottland join the quarter-final list. At Baobab Stadium, Triangle edged Ngezi Platinum 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw, knocking out last year’s league champions. Meanwhile, Scottland sealed a 1-0 win over Greenfuel, with a single strike proving enough to continue their run in the competition.

With six teams now confirmed, the stage is set for a thrilling battle in the quarter-finals as the remaining slots are decided.

Saturday Results
Simba Bhora 1-1 Dynamos (P. 4-5)
MWOS 2-0 CAPS United
TelOne 1-1 Bikita Minerals (P. 4-5)
FC Platinum 0-0 Manica Diamonds (P. 3-5)

Sunday Results
Ngezi Platinum 0-0 Triangle United (P. 5-6)
Scottland 1-0 Greenfuel

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Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw Results

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has been made for the 2025-26 season, with the eight ties to be scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 March 2026.

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6 days ago

February 16, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has been made for the 2025-26 season, with the eight ties to be scheduled for the weekend of 7-8 March 2026.

Taking place ahead of Monday evening’s tie between Macclesfield and Brentford, the draw was made by Joe Cole and Karen Carney as clubs look to seal a place in the quarter-final.

Winning clubs in the fifth round will receive £238,500 from the competition prize fund for the 2025-26 season.

The final schedule for the fifth round will be confirmed in due course, following talks with clubs, broadcast partners and local authorities.

The Draw

1 Fulham v Southampton
2 Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland
3 Newcastle United v Manchester City
4 Leeds United v Norwich City
5 Mansfield Town v Arsenal
6 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
7 Wrexham v Chelsea
8 West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford

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Arsenal Beat Chelsea to Reach Carabao Cup Final

Arsenal secured their place in the Carabao Cup final after defeating Chelsea 1–0 in the second leg of the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. The victory sealed a 4–2 aggregate win for the Gunners, booking their first domestic cup final appearance since 2020.

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3 weeks ago

February 3, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The reigning Premier League leaders will face either Manchester City or Newcastle United in the final, scheduled for March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.

Arsenal’s disciplined performance ensured they held off Chelsea’s late pressure, with the decisive goal in the 97th minute by Kai Havertz proving enough to send Mikel Arteta’s side through to a much-anticipated showdown at Wembley.

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Nakamba Signs with Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday, a Championship (English second-tier) club, has signed Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba on a deal until the end of the season after he was released by League One (English third tier) side Luton Town FC.

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3 weeks ago

February 2, 2026

Adelaide Kuudzerema

The club confirmed the latest development on their social media platforms.

Wednesday have signed Marvelous Nakamba on a free transfer 🦉

Welcome to the Owls, Marvelous! 👊

🔗 https://t.co/poSVzvSHPf pic.twitter.com/mlGdRWAriR
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) February 2, 2026