Zimbabwe Football Association Unveils US$25 Million Munhumutapa Cup, Winner To Secure CAF Confederation Spot – Eduzim News

Sports Correspondent – The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has introduced a groundbreaking national knockout tournament, the Munhumutapa Cup, in a move set to transform the country’s football landscape.

The competition was officially launched in Harare at a ceremony attended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who presided over the event as guest of honour.

Designed in the mould of England’s famous FA Cup, the Munhumutapa Cup will feature a broad and inclusive structure. All clubs registered under ZIFA — from the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League to lower-tier divisions and Area Zone teams — will compete in one unified knockout tournament.

The format opens the door for smaller, community-based teams to test themselves against the country’s elite sides.
Importantly, the champions of the new competition will earn a ticket to represent Zimbabwe in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Previously, that continental berth was determined through the Chibuku Super Cup, which only involved Premier Soccer League clubs.

In another progressive step, the Munhumutapa Cup will also incorporate teams from the women’s league, ensuring broader participation across the football spectrum.

ZIFA confirmed that the tournament carries a total value of US$25 million over five years, with US$5 million earmarked for each season — making it the most lucrative knockout competition in Zimbabwean football history.

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