Football

Norman Mapeza Takes Over at Scottland FC

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3 months ago

November 28, 2025

Norman Mapeza has been unveiled as the new head coach of PSL champions Scottland FC. The announcement was made on Thursday, mere hours after the club parted ways with title-winning coach Tonderai Ndiraya.

Mapeza, who recently ended a decade-long, trophy-filled association with FC Platinum signed a two-year contract with Scottland. The move marks the beginning of a new chapter for the ambitious Harare club.

On 23 November 2025, FC Platinum officially confirmed Mapeza’s exit after 360 matches in charge. His departure closed one of the most successful coaching eras in Zimbabwean club football. Under his leadership, FC Platinum claimed three Premier Soccer League titles and three Castle Challenge Cups, and set a standard for excellence in discipline and performance.

His exit had sparked rumours he might join other clubs, including newly promoted Hardrock FC, but Scottland swiftly sealed the deal.

Mapeza arrives with a rich resume and continental pedigree, having guided teams into the group stages of the CAF Champions League on multiple occasions. That experience is seen as critical as Scottland prepares for their own debut continental campaign.For Scottland, who clinched the PSL title under Ndiraya, the move signals ambition: a desire to build on domestic success and push for broader recognition on the African club scene.

Football

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

Football

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