By McGeorge Mbare
THE Ziyah Media Schools Soccer Tournament 2026 is set to kick off on November 28 and 29 in Beitbridge, with a lucrative R200,000 prize pool up for grabs as schools from across Matabeleland South prepare to battle for honours.
The tournament will played at Dulivhadzimu stadium and Prison ground.
Ziyah Media has confirmed that awards for Player of the Tournament, Coach of the Tournament, Golden Glove and Golden Boot will form part of this year’s awards list.
The tournament will showcase the province’s emerging football talent among both boys and girls.
Defending champions Chibi Secondary School from Masvingo, the only team to have ever won the tournament, will return to defend their title.
This year’s edition promises to be even more exciting, with teams from various districts across Matabeleland South joining the competition.
Among the new teams entering the tournament are Dombodema High School, representing Bulilima, Gwanda High School from Gwanda North,Mawabeni High School from Umzingwane, Bazha Secondary School from Matobo, Bengo Secondary School from Gwanda South, Dekezi High School from Insiza and Bulu High School from Mangwe.
On the girls’ side, four teams, all from Beitbridge, will battle for the championship.
These includes Tongwe High School, Malungudzi Secondary School, Kwalu Secondary School and Matshiloni Secondary School.
Driven by passion, ambition and a love for the game, the Ziyah Media Annual Soccer Tournament 2026 promises two days of unforgettable football action.
Ziyah Media is expected to conduct the group-stage draw in the coming days.