Harare, originally known as Salisbury, is the capital and most populous city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 940 km2 (371 mi2) a population of 2.12 million in the 2012 census and an estimated 3.12 million in its metropolitan area in 2019. Situated in north-eastern Zimbabwe in the country's Mashonaland region, Harare is a metropolitan province, which also incorporates the municipalities of Chitungwiza and Epworth. The city sits on a plateau at an elevation of 1,483 metres above sea level, and its climate falls into the subtropical highland category.
The Zimbabwe national football team, represents Zimbabwe in men's international football and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), formerly known as the Football Association of Rhodesia. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals, but has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations five times. Zimbabwe has also won the COSAFA Cup a record six times. The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Phillip Chiyangwa is a Zimbabwean politician who has served in the Zimbabwean government. His appointment as the head of Zimbabwe's football association led to controversy and he has been associated with various land disputes.
Dynamos F.C. is a Zimbabwean professional football club based since 1963 at Rufaro Stadium, Mbare, Harare. The team currently participates in Zimbabwe's top-tier, the Premier Soccer League. Founded in 1963 after a merger between two lesser teams in Mbare, Harare Township, Rhodesia, Dynamos quickly became one of the strongest sides in the Rhodesian league, and by the attainment of the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980 had become the country's most successful football team, having won six national championships. Dynamos have since won 22 league championships – a national record – and at least 16 trophy/cup honours.
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is the governing body of football in Zimbabwe. It is responsible for organising national football competitions in Zimbabwe and managing the Zimbabwe national football teams.
Norman Takanyariwa Mapeza is a Zimbabwean football coach and former player. During his career, he played as a defender and midfielder.
Sunday Marimo Chidzambwa is a Zimbabwean association football coach and former player.
Sport in Zimbabwe has a long tradition and has produced many world recognized sports names and personalities. Football is the most popular sport, although rugby union, cricket, tennis, golf, and netball also have a following, traditionally among the middle class and the white minority. Field hockey is also played widely.
Knowledge Musona is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a left winger or forward for Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Professional League, and captains the Zimbabwe national team. Previously, he has played senior football in South Africa, Belgium and Germany.
Tendayi David Darikwa is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for EFL Championship club Wigan Athletic. Born in England, he plays international football for Zimbabwe.
Khama Billiat is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South African Premier Division club Kaizer Chiefs.
The Zimbabwe women's national football team is the national women's football team of Zimbabwe and is overseen by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). As of June 2017, they are ranked 86th in the world.
Shepherd Murape is a Zimbabwean football manager and former player manages the Zimbabwe national football team.
Kudakwashe Mahachi is a Zimbabwean professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder for South African club SuperSport United F.C. and the Zimbabwe national team.
Marvelous Nakamba is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Zimbabwe national team.
Philana Tinotenda "Tino" Kadewere is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a striker and winger for La Liga club Mallorca, on loan from Ligue 1 club Lyon, and the Zimbabwe national team.
Marshall Nyasha Munetsi is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Reims and the Zimbabwe national team.
Admiral Dalindlela Muskwe is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Luton Town and the Zimbabwe national team.
Alec Mudimu is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Flint Town United and the Zimbabwe national team.
Temba Mliswa is a Zimbabwean politician and businessman. He is the current independent member of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe for Norton Constituency since 2016.
