Bulawayo junior footballers have showcased their talent on the international stage, raising hopes of following in the footsteps of legendary Zimbabwean forward Peter Ndlovu after finishing runners-up at the Bayern Munich Youth Festival in Germany.
Zimbawe’s Under-16 boys side made a strong impression at the FC Bayern Youth Cup World Final in Germany on Sunday, finishing runners-up after losing to China in the final on penalties. Zimbabwe settled for second place ahead of powerhouses Germany, Argentina, the United States and South Korea.
Ten young footballers have earned places in the Zimbabwe select squad for next month’s FC Bayern Youth Cup in Munich following the conclusion of the Zimbabwe National Final today at White City Stadium in Bulawayo.
Local coaches who were involved in the selection process for the 10 players who will represent Zimbabwe at the FC Bayern Youth Cup in Munich have hailed the tournament as a major step forward for the country’s young footballers.
The Zimbabwe National Final of the FC Bayern Youth Cup is underway at White City Stadium in Bulawayo, with young footballers battling for 10 places at the prestigious tournament in Munich next month.
WHITE City Stadium will become a stage for dreams today as some of Zimbabwe’s brightest young footballers battle for a chance to showcase their talent to one of the biggest clubs in world football.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be over, but the next chapter of the global game begins in just over a month. The FC Bayern Youth Cup, hosted at FC Bayern Munich’s headquarters in Munich, takes place October 15–17, 2026, and two National Finals supported by Football.Enterprises Inc. will decide which young players from Zimbabwe and the United States will be there.