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Nakamba tops English Premier League tackle charts
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards expressed his satisfaction with the performance of Zimbabwean international Marvelous Nakamba, who played a pivotal role in securing the team's first-ever Premier League...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 17:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
English Premier League 23/24 fixtures out
Manchester City will begin their push for a record fourth consecutive Premier League title away to Vincent Kompany's Burnley. The Treble winners will visit Turf Moor to face their former captain's pro...Published: 15 Jun 2023 at 11:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba:- A dazzling ambassador for Zimbabwe football
IN the world of football, there are players who not only excel on the field but also embody the true spirit of sportsmanship and national pride.Marvelous Nakamba has not only raised the Zimbab...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba helps Luton win the richest football match on earth
Zimbabwean international Marvelous Nakamba had a marvellous evening last night as Luton Town stormed into the English Premier League for the first time in their history after a pulsating match at Wemb...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
EPL Pfee:- Nakamba makes Marvelous Premier League return
AFTER being deemed excess baggage at English Premier Soccer League side Aston Villa and sent on loan to Championship side Luton Town in the January transfer period, Zimbabwe international Marvelous Na...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba back in the English Premier League
Luton 1-1 Coventry (6-5 on pens)ZIMBABWEAN international Marvelous Nakamba made history by guiding English Championship side Luton into the Premier League.Thirty-one years after they were ...Published: 27 May 2023 at 20:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba 90 minutes away from history
ZIMBABWEAN international Marvelous Nakamba is 90 minutes away from making history by guiding English Championship side Luton into the Premier League.Today's game against Coventry City at Wembl...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:06hrs | | 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 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 | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba's Luton resurgence continues
MARVELOUS Nakamba's resurgence at Luton Town continued at the weekend as the Zimbabwean midfielder again put up a solid performance in his side's 2-0 victory over Watford. Nakamba made a recor...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Nakamba declared fit to face Birmingham City
ZIMBABWE Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has been declared fit for Luton Town's Championship clash against Birmingham City on Saturday.The 29-year-old defensive midfielder limped off inj...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Marvelous Nakamba lands at Luton Town
ASTON Villa's Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is taking a status downgrade with a loan move to English Championship side Luton Town where he can however, resuscitate his limping career at a team...Published: 31 Jan 2023 at 23:47hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Coach fears the worst for Darikwa
MANAGER Leam Richardson is fearing the worst after Wigan Athletic skipper Tendayi Darikwa was helped off the field against Burnley.The Zimbabwe international defender required lengthy treatmen...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 12:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manchester City beats Liverpool to the Premier League title
Manchester City have beaten Liverpool to the Premier League title on a remarkable final day of the campaign.Pep Guardiola's side came from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at the Etihad Stadiu...Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:39hrs | | 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 | 5 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba eyes strong comeback
HIS injury has been topical in the Midlands region of England.Marvelous Nakamba is dominating football headlines on both his club website and the Birmingham Mail, a publication that carries ex...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:52hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba ruled out for 3-4 months
Marvelous Nakamba has been ruled out for between three to four months as he recovers from a successful knee surgery.The Zimbabwe international midfielder has been in excellent form for Aston V...Published: 17 Dec 2021 at 23:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba back in Villa colours
ZIMBABWE international midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, who has been subject of intense speculations during the current transfer window, has proved why he is still key for English Premiership football si...Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Premier League Relegation: Are two teams doomed already?
The Premier League often throws up a fascinating relegation scrap and we often see a race where many teams are involved, and all three places are in play. However, we could see something very differen...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 14:37hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nakamba's Villa career at crossroads
AS the European winter transfer window approaches this January, key questions on Zimbabwean players, whose careers are at crossroads could be answered, particularly that of Aston Villa midfielder Marv...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba commits to Aston Villa
WARRIORS star Marvelous Nakamba has ended the speculation surrounding his future by declaring that he is "always ready" to play for Aston Villa after making his first English Premier League start in t...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 06:56hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba back in Aston Villa starting IX
WARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba finally earned his first start in the Premier League for his side Aston Villa during their frustrating goalless draw against Burnley at Villa Park Thursday night....Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba to stay
FORMER Aston Villa captain Gabriel Agbonlahor believes club coach Dean Smith will keep Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba amid reports of the Warriors’ star being linked with a move to Tu...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Whats a Marvelous deal
Aston Villa have signed Zimbabwe international midfielder Marvelous Nakamba for an undisclosed fee - their 12th signing of the summer.Nakamba, 25, is the second player to join from Belgian sid...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 15:32hrs | | by BBC
Zimbabwean footballer's Burnley dreams suffers a blow
ENGLAND-BORN football prodigy Tinashe Chakwana's hopes of breaking into the first team of English Premiership side Burnley suffered a blow after he was recently released by the club, which had been hi...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's foreign based player pool keeps increasing
AS Zimbabwe brace for the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations football qualifiers when they take on Mozambique next month, the technical department will have a broad base to pick from following indications...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson
Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson has been targeted by Zimbabwe as part of a new recruitment drive to attract more foreign-based footballers to play for the Warriors.Despite having never won a majo...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:47hrs | | by Kwesé
Koeman sacked as Everton manager after Arsenal defeat
Everton have sacked manager Ronald Koeman after Sunday's 5-2 home defeat by Arsenal left them in the Premier League relegation zone.A statement said the club "would like to express their grati...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 14:26hrs | | by BBC
SOCCER- List of Zimbabwe foreign based youngsters
THE English Football Association has reportedly inquired about English-born Zimbabwean footballer, McCauley Bonne, with the view of selecting him for their developmental sides, but the player has comm...Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 06:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Frank de Boer fired after five games in charge
Frank de Boer has been sacked as Crystal Palace manager after five games and 77 days in charge.Former England boss Roy Hodgson will replace him, BBC Sport understands.The Eagles are 19...Published: 11 Sep 2017 at 11:38hrs | | by BBC
English Premiership clubs to tour Zimbabwe during off-season break
ZIFA are today set to sign a landmark memorandum of agreement with the Eden Sports Group of the United Kingdom for a partnership that will, among other things, see English Premiership clubs touring Zi...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mpandare is paradoxically blocking players from playing for the warriors
I am happy ladies and gentlemen who love this most beautiful game of football/soccer that is always never short of feelings,hatred and emotions.The reason why I am happy is not because of my h...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 20:15hrs | | by Wilson Chipangura
Darikwa committed to playing for the Warriors
ZIMBABWE international forward Khama Billiat is expected home this weekend but his chances of playing for the Warriors in their opening 2019 Nations Cup qualifier against Liberia at the National Sport...Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 11:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teen offered new terms at Burnley
TEENAGE forward, Tinashe Chakwana, born of Zimbabwean parents, is set to continue his development at English Premier League side Burnley after extending his scholarship agreement with the Clarets unti...Published: 20 May 2017 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mapeza sounds out Darikwa, Galloway
WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza is looking to assemble a team dominated by Europe-based stars amid reports he has sounded out Everton defender Brendon Galloway while talks with Burnley defender Tendai Da...Published: 16 May 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Herve Renard to coach Zimbabwe Warriors?
ZIFA have sparked speculation they could try and engage Herve Renard to become the next substantive Warriors' coach after the Frenchman was caught having a long chat with the Association president Phi...Published: 09 May 2017 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teen making waves at Burnley
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean winger Tinashe Chakwana served up another notice of his potential with a brilliant goal for the Under-18 team of English Premiership side Burnley as they staged a stunning ...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pasuwa faces Darikwa dilemma
The case of Burnley defender Tendayi Darikwa, arguably the first real talent to emerge from the ranks of Zimbabwe's growing Diaspora community in recent years, had for long looked a pretty straigh...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 16:53hrs | | by Kwese Sports
Ndoro gets call
IN-FORM Orlando Pirates forward Tendai Ndoro and midfielder Andre Dzikamai Gwaze, who plays for Polish football's most decorated club Gornick Zabrze, have been included in the Warriors squad for their...Published: 25 May 2016 at 07:03hrs | | by Grace Chingoma
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
Zimbabwean star in England U-21 squad
BRENDAN Galloway, the rising Everton starlet that Zimbabwe had targeted for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double header against Swaziland next week, was yesterday called-up to the England Under...Published: 18 Mar 2016 at 05:39hrs | | by Eddie Chikamhi
Chamu Musanhu gets scouting badges in UK
FORMER Dynamos centreback Chamu Musanhu still has a strong passion for football and has turned his hand to scouting talented young players at his base in the UK, where he is also obtaining some intern...Published: 22 Feb 2016 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Collin Matiza
Zimbabwe names strong squad for Guinea
Warriors coach, Callisto Pasuwa has named a strong squad for the AFCON qualifier match against Guinea on September 5.The team includes both local and foreign-based players led by Knowledge Mus...Published: 24 Aug 2015 at 22:24hrs | | by Sports reporter
Zimbabweans impress in English leagues
Zimbabwean midfielder, Bradley Pritchard is gaining wide recognition in England where his last performance against League Two outfit, Barnet saw him landing the man-of-the-match award.Pritchar...Published: 13 Aug 2015 at 16:43hrs | | by Sports reporter
Britain's Prime Minister ridiculed on social media after an own goal
London - British Prime Minister David Cameron appeared to forget which football team he supported on Saturday, drawing ridicule on social media just days ahead of an election in a country known fo...Published: 25 Apr 2015 at 16:07hrs | 1 | by Reuters
Woman caught urinating knocks cop's teeth out
A young mother who punched a policewoman's teeth in after she was arrested for urinating in the street gloated about it on Facebook and posted pictures of her blood stained dress. Suzanne Port...Published: 11 Oct 2014 at 08:13hrs | | by AP
Man Utd agree British record fee of £59.7m to sign Angel Di Maria
Manchester United have agreed a British record transfer fee of £59.7m to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria.The Argentina international, 26, in Manchester and will have a medical on Tuesd...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 22:26hrs | 1 | by Simon Stone BBC Sport
FA Cup 3rd Round Draw
Old Trafford is the venue for this year's FA Cup 3rd Round highlight with Manchester United taking on Liverpool. ...Published: 28 Nov 2010 at 23:36hrs | | by Sapa
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