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Monalisa Sibanda retains WIBA title
FINALLY, boxer Monalisa "Queen of the Jungle" Sibanda had her day in the ring.She had waited for what appeared to be like eternity to have a chance of defending her WIBA intercontinental light...Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 06:45hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's office planned to get Advocate Teffo off Meyiwa murder trial
"On the 28th of April when I was arrested before your court, that was a plan, and the plan was hatched in the office of the president - the number one office in the country," said Teffo.H...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 08:09hrs | 1537 | by Staff reporter
FULL LIST: Donors who assisted Nkayi farmers which lost 21 cows revealed
A full list of donors who assisted the Nkayi family which lost 21 cattle after mistaking a deadly pesticide for one of the popular worm remedies for livestock has been availed. The...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 17:27hrs | 4746 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Highway robbers terrorise haulage truckers
POLICE in Mashonaland West have raised concern over the rise in robberies targeting haulage truck drivers.Confirming the upsurge of such cases, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) provincial spokespers...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:35hrs | 1987 | by Staff reporter
Warriors' loss, Bafana's gain
ZIMBABWE'S disqualification from participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers may have just opened a window of opportunity for South Africa to gain easy passage to the tourney, w...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:39hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Senzo Meyiwa case: Defense Lawyer arrested in court
Reports from South Africa indicate that the lawyer representing four of the five men accused of murdering Bafana Bafana player Senzo Meyiwa was arrested in the high court in Pretoria on Thursday....Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 15:51hrs | 3927 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Warriors Afcon chances slim'
FORMER South Africa national team coach Gordon Igesund has ruled out Zimbabwe's chances of qualifying for next year's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Ivory Coast after finding themselves in a ...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 11:39hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
Warriors date Bafana again
FORMER Warriors coach, Sunday Chidzambwa, believes the senior national football team have been drawn in a fair Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group that has Morocco, South Africa and Liberia....Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:03hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
African nations at the World Cup, in anticipation of the CAF third round
Five nations are set to represent continental Africa for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Two series of games remain for the second round, with ten of the group winners set to reach the third for ...Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 12:54hrs | 898 | by Staff Writer
Ex-magistrate in hot soup
FORMER Bulawayo regional magistrate Sikhumbuzo Nyathi had an adulterous affair with a married woman resulting in her husband divorcing her, a court in Bulawayo has heard.After the divorce, Sik...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
Magwaza wows crowds in Tsholotsho
Clement Magwaza on Friday showed that he is by far the best rhumba live stage performer as he dished out a top-drawer performance at Mathetshaneni Village in Tsholotsho.The two-day event that ...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:10hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe referees fail to make it to Africa Cup of Nations
SENEGALESE referee Maguette Ndiaye is one of 24 match officials that will grace the stage at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals next month in Cameroon.Ndiaye's officiating came under scr...Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 05:36hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Fifa dismisses Bafana Bafana's attempt to qualify through the back door
The SA Football Association (Safa) has had its protest to Fifa against the result of Bafana Bafana's 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Ghana in Cape Coast on November 14 dismissed. The heavil...Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 18:43hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza rings the changes
WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza has imposed a smartphone ban on his players as he tries to foster discipline, team bonding as well as promoting unity within his camp as the team seeks to end the 2022 Fif...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bafana Bafana beat Mashonaland FC
South Africa 1 - ZimbabweZIMBABWE'S nightmarish 2022 World Cup campaign continued last night when the Warriors crashed to their fourth straight defeat in Group G at the FNB Stadium.I...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khama to captain Warriors
WARRIORS posterboy Khama Billiat has been appointed to skipper the national squad in the remaining two 2022 World Cup football qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia.Captain Knowledge Mu...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mapeza plots to spoil Bafana Bafana party
WARRIORS interim coach Norman Mapeza says his charges will be out to salvage some pride in the World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on neighbours South Africa in their penultimate Group H matc...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza in youth brigade pledge
WARRIORS interim coach, Norman Mapeza, has hinted he could give youngsters, Bill Antonio and Jonah Fabisch, a run in the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana, tomorrow night. Antonio...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Darikwa pulls out as Warriors begin preps
Warriors defender Tendayi Darikwa has pulled out of the 2022 Fifa World Cup Africa Group G qualifier match against Bafana Bafana due to undisclosed personal reasons.The Wigan captain is one of...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 17:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Warriors arrive in Joburg
THE Warriors get down to business with the first training session in Johannesburg, South Africa, this morning ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier at FNB Stadium.The Warriors arrived in Joh...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Loga can't take all the blame, players must introspect
DIE hard Warriors supporters who had hoped that the gasping senior men's national soccer team would spring a shocker and beat Ghana in Tuesday's 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier, watched in disbelief as ...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Warriors out of World Cup qualifiers
Zimbabwe 0 – 1 GhanaWARRIORS' goalkeeper Talbert Shumba's shocking howler drove the final nail in Zimbabwe's quest for the 2022 World Cup, following the defeat to Ghana, at the Natio...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Warriors thumped by Black Stars in World Cup qualifier
ZIMBABWE were beaten 3-1 by Ghana in a Group G 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier match played at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium in Ghana yesterday.Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey and Andre Ayew were ...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mapeza resists major changes
NORMAN Mapeza has resisted the temptation of making wholesale changes by backing the Warriors, who have been fighting, in the 2022 World Cup qualifying trenches.The interim coach named a 24-me...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kutsanzira earns spot in Warriors squad
FC PLATINUM midfielder cum defender Rahman Kutsanzira's performance in his new role for Pure Platinum Play has earned him a place in the Warriors squad after he was named among the defenders in the 24...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zifa seek 5 000 fans for Ghana match
ZIFA have made another bid to the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to have at least 5 000 fans allowed to watch the Group G World Cup qualifier against Ghana at the National Sports Stadium next...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zifa dangles US$600,000 carrot to Mapeza
Zifa has dangled a US$600 000 bonus to Warriors coach Norman Mapeza if he manages to take the Zimbabwe national senior men's team to the Fifa 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.Mapeza was appointe...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Loga's US$90k golden handshake
ZIFA'S ill-fated experiment with hapless Croatian coach, Zdravko Logarusic, has cost the association a cumulative bill of over US$223 000 in salaries and bonuses over the last 20 months. And, all they...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
PICS: Bafana Bafana bus in accident with SA Toyota Quantum
A Bafana Bafana bus full of morning commuters was rammed on the side by a South Africa-registered Toyota Quantum on Fort Street and 6th Avenue in Bulawayo this morning. Bus driver of the ZUPCO...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 06:56hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza talks drift into extra day
TALKS between Norman Mapeza's handlers and ZIFA, which will see Mapeza bouncing back into the Warriors fold are now set to be concluded by this morning. Mapeza was expected to be named the War...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:42hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Warriors frustration fuels Jonah Fabisch
GERMANY-BASED midfielder Jonah Fabisch says he has nothing, but fond memories of his experiences in the Warriors camp during last week's Fifa World Cup qualifiers despite his frustration at being made...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:51hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zifa dangle US$64 000 winning bonus
ZIFA have dangled a US$64 000 winning bonus for the Warriors to inspire them to win the 2022 World Cup Group G qualifier against Ethiopia, at the Bahir Dar International Stadium, this afternoon. ...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Loga turns to Fabisch
JONAH FABISCH is set to be handed his international debut when the Warriors take on Ethiopia in World Cup Group G second qualifying game tomorrow as coach Zdravko Logarusic looks to shake up his squad...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Musona speaks tough ahead of Ethiopia tie
AFTER enduring a frustrating goalless draw in their 2022 World Cup Group G qualifying opener against South Africa at home last Friday, Warriors captain Knowledge Musona says the team should do more in...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors fire blanks against Bafana Bafana
Zimbabwe 0 - 0 South AfricaTHE Zimbabwe Warriors began their bid to qualify for the 2020 World Cup in Qatar on a disappointing note after being held to a goalless draw by South A...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 19:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Loga mourns defensive troubles
DEFENDER Alec Mudimu has been ruled out of today's World Cup qualifier against South Africa, further complicating issues for Warriors coach Zdravko Logarušic, who will go into the battle without a re...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Warriors to fight from first minute, says Musona
WARRIORS' captain, Knowledge Musona, returns for his first World Cup qualifier in eight years with a challenge to his troops to push for a victory in their Limpopo Derby showdown this afternoon. ...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Munetsi excited to be back
STAR midfielder Marshal Munetsi says he is happy to be back in the Warriors fold and expects to help his side get a "winning start" when they host South Africa in a World Cup opening qualifier at the ...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 Knox Butho out of Bafana match
ZIMBABWE have been dealt a heavy blow after midfielder Butholezwe Ncube and striker Knox Mutizwa tested positive for Covid-19, automatically ruling them out of the World Cup qualifiers against South A...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gidiza expresses confidence in Warriors
FORMER Warriors midfielder Ronald "Gidiza" Sibanda expects the national team to make a winning start to their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on South Africa in a Group G clash at th...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Broos pits Loga
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he sympathises with Warriors coach Zdravko Logarušic whose plans for the two nations' blockbuster clash in a Group G World Cup qualifier were thrown into disarray ...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bafana jet in for opener
BAFANA Bafana are expected to touch down in Harare today ahead of Friday's Group H 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe with only one injury concern in their 23-member squad. The Tra...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zifa prod Aston Villa over Nakamba
ZIFA are pressing for the release of Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa and are hopeful that the midfielder will be allowed to travel to Harare for Friday's World Cup qualifier against South Africa....Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Loga gets desperate
DYNAMOS and FC Platinum defenders Godknows Murwira and William Stima are the latest players to be added to the Warriors squad as coach Zdravko Logarusic seeks for defensive alternatives following the ...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CAF turn down ZIFA fans request
ZIFA'S audacious bid to have fans allowed back for the Warriors 2022 World Cup qualifying showdown against South Africa hit a snag yesterday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) turned dow...Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Katsande left bloodied in SA road rage incident
Zimbabwe international midfielder, Willard Katsande, was left bloodied after being assaulted in an ugly road rage incident over the weekend. Katsande was travelling home, after making his debu...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Loga calls crisis indaba today
THE Warriors technical team are set to hold an emergency meeting today to deal with the crisis in their camp after eight players were barred from their opening 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Zimbabwe will...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba to miss Bafana showdown
MARVELOUS NAKAMBA is now certainly out of the Warriors' 2022 World Cup qualifier against South Africa, next week. The English Premiership revealed they will not release any players for matches set for...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Warriors face foreign players conundrum
THE Warriors technical team is having challenges in getting England-based players for the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia early next month and manager Wellington Mpandare says t...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 06:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Loga's absence delays Warriors squad
WARRIORS coach Zdravko Logarusic's continued absence is the reason why Zifa is delaying announcement of the squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia early next month, ...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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