Search / Blackburn
Makwinji Soma-Phiri enters ZIFA race
Benjani Mwaruwari and Makwinji Soma-Phiri have officially confirmed their candidacy for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency, marking their intent to lead a sport in desperate need of r...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 18:29hrs | 5997 | by Staff reporter
Benjani Mwaruwari gets coaching job in England
FORMER Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari has kick-started his journey towards a return to coaching after earning an opportunity to work with English Championship side Plymouth Argyle's juniors....Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
England job offers for Benjani
WARRIORS legend Benjani Mwaruwari wants to revive his coaching career in England after a false start back home in Zimbabwe where he failed in a short stint at Ngezi Platinum Stars.Mwaruwari la...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba's Luton date Sunderland
Marvelous Nakamba's Luton will take on Sunderland in the Championship play-offs after a dramatic end to the Championship, the English second-tier league on Monday.At one point it looked like L...Published: 10 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Marvelous ending for Nakamba
AFTER a gruelling 10-month race, the English Championship is now set for a frenzied ending tomorrow, with Zimbabwean football fans keeping a close eye on proceedings.While champions Burnley an...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba stares at richest football game
Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is in the Championship play-off finals after his second tier English side, Luton secured a place in the four-team play-offs for a place in the Premier League on W...Published: 21 Apr 2023 at 19:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba helps Luton Town seal playoff spot
MARVELOUS Nakamba's Luton Town have sealed a playoff spot after playing to a 1-1 draw against Reading on Wednesday evening at the Madejski Stadium.The Hatters are third on the Sky Bet Champion...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 15:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
England-born Zimbabwean starlet completes Manchester City move
ENGLISH Premier League champions Manchester City have secured the signing of England-born Zimbabwe youngster David Chigwada from Blackburn Rovers.The 14-year-old who can play as a winger or an...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 20:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe starlet undergoing trials at Blackburn Rovers
Highly rated Zimbabwe youth international Luther Munakandafa is undergoing trials at English Championship football club Blackburn Rovers.The promising forward, who is currently attached at Eng...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Benjani gets his UEFA A badge
FORMER Warriors skipper Benjani Mwaruwari says he wants to chart a new career path in coaching after completing his UEFA A coaching licence. The 42yearold did his course in Belfast, Ireland, rec...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwaruwari back at Portsmouth
Portsmouth favourite Benjani Mwaruwari is back at Fratton Park although the ever popular striker is completing his coaching badges with the Blues' Under16s rather than earmarked to rediscover the firs...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Darikwa chooses Mwaruwari
WARRIORS and Nottingham Forest defender Tendayi Darikwa has joined the endless debate on who was the best between legends Peter Ndlovu and Benjani Mwaruwari.Darikwa gave his opinion on the deb...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe nurse in UK 'ghost shifts' fraud
A nurse and four healthcare assistants have been convicted for their involvement in a fraud conspiracy that was masterminded by a recruitment agent.Registered nurse Violet Nhende and the other...Published: 29 May 2018 at 13:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwaruwari to play for Africa XI
FORMER Zimbabwe national soccer team captain Benjani Mwaruwari has been invited to play for Africa XI in a charity match against Morocco Legends in Marrakech, Morocco, tonight.Mwaruwari, who p...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu honoured
ZIMBABWE legend Peter Ndlovu has been honoured with being the guest at this year's Castle Soccer Stars awards ceremony, with the invitation to the former Warriors captain coming just as sponsors Delta...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Arsene Wenger agrees two-year Arsenal contract
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has agreed a new two-year contract, extending his 21-year reign at the club.Wenger and club owner Stan Kroenke met on Monday to determine the Frenchman's future, wit...Published: 30 May 2017 at 16:50hrs | | by BBC
Peter Ndlovu, Mwaruwari reunited
ZIMBABWE's football legends Peter Ndlovu and Benjani Mwaruwari are among a host of former African football icons who are expected to grace two all-star charity matches organised by the Kanu Heart ...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Benjani Mwaruwari ranked best Zimbabwean striker in SA
FORMER Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari has been ranked the best Zimbabwean striker to play in the South African Premiership.Zimbabwe has over the years fed the South African Premiership wit...Published: 25 Dec 2016 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tendayi Darikwa's finest hour
ZIMBABWE will have a footballer in the glitzy world of the English Premiership next season, for the first time in five years, after Tendayi Darikwa's Burnley stormed back into the world's richest, and...Published: 04 May 2016 at 06:57hrs | | by Robson Sharuko
Mugabe apologist declared liberation hero
The late academic and University of Zimbabwe lecturer, Dr Vimbai Chivaura, has been declared a liberation hero.Dr Chivaura died on Tuesday morning at the Avenues Clinic in Harare after bat...Published: 26 Nov 2015 at 16:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sportsday - rolling sports news including PSL live updates
SummaryPSL midweek fixtures rolling coverageGareth Bale's agent dismisses criticism of playerPolice probing Rangers takeove...Published: 06 May 2015 at 15:22hrs | 1 | by Sports reporter
Unknown Zimbabwean striker continues to impress in SA
Zimbabwean born striker Charlton Mashumba has continued to impress with his rich vein of scoring form in the South African National First Division.The 22 year old is the second top goal gr...Published: 14 Apr 2015 at 12:48hrs | | by Sports reporter
Mwaruwaru's unfinished 'double storey'
MANY sports personalities across the world are known for their luxurious lifestyle, as they maintain the status that comes with being a celebrity.They are known for living lavishly because of ...Published: 18 May 2014 at 10:53hrs | | by Ngqwele Dube
Liverpool fan killed after Arsenal loss
NAIROBI - A fan of English premier league team Liverpool was stabbed to death, allegedly by an Arsenal supporter, as they watched their weekend match on television at a bar in Meru County, eastern Ken...Published: 11 Feb 2014 at 06:48hrs | | by Africa Review
Bosso - More than just a football team
HIGHLANDERS FC boasts of a range of proud records - all of them rooted in both achievements and history. Formed in 1926 by King Lobengula's grand children, Highlanders is Zimbabwe's oldest foot...Published: 08 Feb 2014 at 12:06hrs | | by Lesley Moyo
Peter Ndlovu not one of greatest Africans in the EPL
We publish the list of Africa's best XI players who have plied their trade in the Premiership.The list was compiled by GMS sports website, which however has conspicously left out former Zimb...Published: 14 Jul 2013 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Sporte reporter
Mwaruwari inks deal with Bidvest Wits
Benjani Mwaruwari has signed a one-season contract at Bidvest Wits, joining fellow veteran Matthew Booth at the team for next season, the club announced on Saturday.Mwaruwari joins Wits at the...Published: 07 Jul 2013 at 17:53hrs | | by SuperSport
Wigan stuns Manchester City to win the FA cup
London - Substitute Ben Watson scored an injury-time winner to give Wigan Athletic a sensational 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in the biggest FA Cup final upset in 25 ye...Published: 11 May 2013 at 19:37hrs | | by Reuters
Australian Super A goalie wants to be considered for Warriors
Australian Super-A League goalkeeper Tando Yuji Velaphi, has asked to be considered for the Warriors.The Melbourne Victory goalie, who has represented Australia at age-group level making him e...Published: 25 Jan 2013 at 05:08hrs | | by Sports reporter
Zim starlet captains Balotelli at Man City
Rising Zimbabwean midfielder Tinotenda Chibharo on Monday captained his side Manchester City under 21 team to a 4-0 win over their Blackburn Rovers counterparts in a friendly match.Chibharo s...Published: 08 Jan 2013 at 18:40hrs | 2 | by Sports reporter
Benjani Mwaruwari training with SuperSport United
VETERAN Zimbabwean forward Benjani Mwaruwari is to have one final bid to prolong his career as he begins training with SuperSport United this week.The 34-year-old free agent has been training...Published: 05 Sep 2012 at 05:42hrs | | by Sports reporter
Mwaruwari in no rush to find a club
JOHANNESBURG - Benjani Mwaruwari has insisted that he's in no rush to find a club and said that he could possibly join up with SuperSport United next week.The 34-year-old Zimbabwean has been l...Published: 01 Sep 2012 at 13:57hrs | | by Sport Reporter
Benjani likely to hang up his boots if he fails to secure a contract
Former Jomo Cosmos striker Benjamin Mwaruwari is likely to hang up his boots at the end of the month if he fails to secure a contract with a South African top-flight side.In a chat with KickOf...Published: 30 Aug 2012 at 15:59hrs | | by Sports reporter
Mushekwi undergoing medicals with German outfit Nuremberg
Suspended Warrior and Mamelodi Sundowns striker Nyasha Mushekwi looks set to ink a deal with German Bundesliga football outfit FC Nuremberg after it emerged yesterday that he was set to undergo a medi...Published: 21 Aug 2012 at 08:05hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Benjani Mwaruwari still training with Cosmos
Former Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City Striker Benjani Mwaruwari who is still training with Jomo Cosmos could stay with Ezenkosi.The Zimbabwean has found no joy in his hunt for a new club...Published: 21 Aug 2012 at 07:52hrs | | by Sports reporter
Zimfest London returns with a new venue
Popular southern African music, sport and culture festival Zimfest looks set to make a strong return to the London festival scene with a new venue and a fresh new impetus. Adored as a summer h...Published: 08 Aug 2012 at 07:27hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
Benjani Mwaruwari negotiating with 4 SA clubs
Former Warriors captain and Zimbabwean striker Benjani Mwaruwari is now almost definite to return to the South African Premier League following revelations by his business manager that South Africa i...Published: 28 Jun 2012 at 07:08hrs | | by Sports reporter
I am not Peter Ndlovu's enemy - Benjani
FORMER Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari has for the first time spoken in public of his relationship with his predecessor Peter Ndlovu making it clear that the two were no enemies at all.Ndl...Published: 03 Jun 2012 at 15:52hrs | 7 | by Correspondent
4 buses hired to ferry fans to Benjani testimonial
BULAWAYO soccer fans have been given a rare opportunity to watch some of the world's biggest soccer stars in action during the Benjani Mwaruwari Testimonial match at the National Sports Stadium on Sun...Published: 21 May 2012 at 06:38hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Jay Jay Okocha confirm Mwaruwari's testimonial, Drogba, Yaya doubtful
Jay Jay Okocha and 25 other playing and retired international stars have confirmed their participation in Benjani Mwaruwari's testimonial match set for the National Sports Stadium next Saturday....Published: 18 May 2012 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Benjani testimonial line-up
MORE than two dozen international stars will feature in Benjani Mwaruwari's testimonial match in Harare on May 26.The former Jomo Cosmos, Auxerre, Portsmouth, Manchester City, Blackburn and P...Published: 01 May 2012 at 10:46hrs | | by Sports reporter
Everton spoil Manchester United' day as Man City closes in
Steven Pienaar's late equaliser blew the Premier League title race wide open as Everton fought back to draw with Manchester United yesterday.United swept to a 3-1 lead when Wayne Rooney, Dann...Published: 23 Apr 2012 at 04:19hrs | 77 | by BBC
Newcastle United moves into top four
London - Newcastle United moved into the top four of the Premier League on Saturday as Chelsea lost ground in the race for a Champions League qualifying berth.Two goals from Yohan Cabaye and ...Published: 21 Apr 2012 at 15:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Benjani to splash out millions for his testimonial match
Benjani Mwaruwari is set to splash millions of his wealth for his long awaited testimonial match at National Sports Stadium in May.The testimonial is fixture for May 26.Forty p...Published: 20 Apr 2012 at 08:10hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Benjani sets up multimillion dollar football academy
Former Warriors skipper Benjani Mwariwari, ranked the highest paid Zimbabwean sportsman is set to contract a modern football academy with a private school in Bulawayo to be simple named Benjani Mwaru...Published: 16 Mar 2012 at 05:56hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
African and European stars expected for Mwaruwari's testimonial match
Zimbabwean fans are in for a rare treat this April when African and European stars descend on Harare for a testimonial match in honour of former Warriors captain, Benjani Mwaruwari.A 40-membe...Published: 22 Feb 2012 at 14:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Give me three weeks and I'll be at full tilt: Benjani
Benjani Mwaruwari has told Pompey fans: Give me three weeks and I'll be at full tilt. The Zimbabwe striker made an emotional return to the Pompey ranks on Saturday after seali...Published: 19 Aug 2011 at 07:56hrs | | by .
Benjani Mwaruwari completes a Pompey return
LONDON. - Zimbabwe Warriors captain and striker Benjani Mwaruwari has completed a return to former club Portsmouth after turning down the chance to stay at Blackburn Rovers.Benjani was out of ...Published: 16 Aug 2011 at 04:16hrs | | by .
Mwaruwari leaves Blackburn, club hunting, prepared to play in Championship
FORMER Zimbabwe captain Benjani Mwaruwari has left English Premier League club Blackburn Rovers after his contract extension hit a snag.The 32-year-old striker returned to Blackburn Rovers ...Published: 22 Jul 2011 at 13:38hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Spurs open talks with Roma over £15m move for striker Mirko Vucinic
Tottenham have opened talks with Roma over a move for striker Mirko Vucinic, Goal.com revealed on Saturday.Discussions between the two clubs have been underway for the last 48 hours as Spurs ...Published: 17 Jul 2011 at 06:52hrs | | by Greg Stobart
Load More Stories
