Football in Zimbabwe

Football in Zimbabwe
Football in Zimbabwe
Country	Zimbabwe
Governing body	Zimbabwe Football Association
National team(s)	Men's national team; ; Women's national team
Nickname(s)	Mighty Warriors
First played	at least 1890 (men); ; unknown (women)
Registered players	1892
National competitions
	FIFA World Cup (m); FIFA Women's World Cup (w); Africa Cup of Nations (m); Women's Africa Cup of Nations (w); African Nations Championship (m); COSAFA Cup (m); COSAFA Women's Championship (w); Olympic Games (w)
Club competitions
	Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (m); Cup of Zimbabwe (m); Zimbabwean Independence Trophy (m); Zimbabwe Division 1 (m); Zimbabwe Women's Football Super League (w)
International competitions
	FIFA Club World Cup (m); CAF Champions League (m); CAF Women's Champions League (w); CAF Confederation Cup (m)

The sport of football in the country of Zimbabwe is run by the Zimbabwe Football Association. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Premier League. It is the most popular sport in that nation. It was introduced to the country by the British colonialists by the end of the 19th century and quickly took hold.

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