By McGeorge Mbare
THE Kembo Mohadi Tournament 2026 kicks off Friday at Mapisa, with teams from across Beitbridge and other parts of Matabeleland South ready to battle it out in the prestigious tournament.
All group stage matches, up to the semifinals, will be played on Friday, November 13.
The third place and fourthbplace play offs, as well as the final, will take place on Saturday, November 14.
The tournament is hosted by the Matabeleland South Provincial Youth League in honour of Vice President of Zimbabwe, Kembo Mohadi.
The competition also serves as part of the celebrations marking Mohadi’s birthday.
Mohadi was born on November 15, 1949, in Beitbridge.
Three teams from his home area ,Beitbridge West, Beitbridge East and Gwanda Tshitaudze will compete against teams representing other districts in Matabeleland South.
Beitbridge West Constituency has been drawn in Group A alongside Matobo-Mangwe, Insiza North and Gwanda North.
Beitbridge East Constituency will compete in Group B alongside Bulilima, Matobo and Gwanda South.
Gwanda Tshitaudze is in Group C alongside Umzingwane, Insiza North and Mangwe.
More information to follow.