Zimbabwe’s Munhumutapa Challenge Cup gets its roadmap: why ZIFA’s new knockout tournament could reshape the domestic game

ZIFA has confirmed the format and key dates for the inaugural Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, with the first edition set to get underway on March 4, 2026. Backed by major funding and built on an FA Cup-style knockout model, the competition is positioned to widen opportunity across Zimbabwean football while raising the stakes for top-flight clubs.