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Mapeza compares Scottland to Black Rhinos' Class of '84

FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza has drawn parallels between Scottland FC's big-money recruitment spree and the legendary Black Rhinos squad of 1984, saying the newly-promoted side has assembled one of the most formidable squads in Zimbabwe…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 09:01hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza unfazed by worst start

Ruthless in reputation, resilient in defence, but frustratingly blunt in attack - FC Platinum find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they prepare to host GreenFuel at Mandava Stadium this Saturday.With just two goals from their opening…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:46hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

Warriors call ups manipulated to disadvantage some teams

In recent weeks, tensions have flared within Zimbabwe's football circles as several top club coaches voiced frustration over national team call-ups disrupting their squads in key matches. These disputes have highlighted a growing concern o…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:01hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza refuses to throw in the towel

FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza remains optimistic about his team's chances in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, despite trailing nine points behind leaders Simba Bhora. With only five matches left in the season, Mapeza believes his …

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:48hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter

Ctitembwe shock Mapeza

CAPS Utd  1 - 0 FC PlatinumCAPS United ended a seven-year losing streak against FC Platinum with a 1-0 victory at Rufaro Stadium, knocking the visitors off the top of the Castle Lager Premiership table. Striker William Manondo scored …

Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 06:50hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza maintains his cool

Despite narrowing the gap between them and the league leaders, Ngezi Platinum, FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza is maintaining a cautious approach as the title race intensifies.FC Platinum secured a 1-0 victory over Ngezi Platinum on Saturd…

Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza cautiously optimistic

FC Platinum manager Norman Mapeza is cautiously optimistic about his team's chances in the Chibuku Super Cup, the premier knockout tournament in Zimbabwean football. His team is set to face Harare giants Dynamos in the quarter-finals.While…

Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 06:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza remains optimistic

DESPITE his team's struggles in their last three matches, FC Platinum gaffer Norman Mapeza says is keeping his head high, with the hope of reviving his team's title defence in the second half of the season.Mapeza's men have been uncharacte…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:31hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza upbeat ahead of Dembare BF clash

SOCCER Star of the Year Walter Musona who was stretchered off in last weekend's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League's 2-0 win over Chicken Inn has been cleared to play in the epic clash against Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium.Seeking a rec…

Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

FC Platinum plucks Chicken Inn

FC Platinum  2 - 0 Chicken InnTWO goals in the either half was all FC Platinum needed to condemn visiting Chicken Inn to their second defeat of the season in a match played at Mandava Stadium yesterday.Enterprising Thandolwenkosi Ngwe…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 17:14hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza buoyant ahead of Chicken Inn clash

FC PLATINUM gaffer Norman Mapeza believes his men have recharged their batteries enough to defend their  Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title.For Mapeza, the two-week break was a blessing in disguise although it came at a time the…

Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

FC Platinum camp cracks!

TECHNICAL team fissures are reported to have been punctuating the FC Platinum camp amid revelations that the club's goalkeepers coach Tembo Chuma abandoned his duties two weeks ago owing to a serious misunderstanding with head coach Norman…

Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapeza remains optimistic

FC PLATINUM gaffer Norman Mapeza is bracing for tough tests ahead as his team look to return to the purple patch following a bad start to the current Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign.The Platinum miners are set to take on Green …

Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapeza threatens to quit

Herentals  1 - 0 FC Platinum A FUMING Norman Mapeza issued a surprise threat to quit coaching after his FC Platinum side fell to bogey side Herentals at the National Sports Stadium yesterday.Tino Benza's 62nd minute breakaway goal was…

Published: 02 May 2023 at 09:00hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

FC Platinum root for rookies

FC Platinum have kept faith in unheralded youngsters after confirming the addition of four rookies to their current squad.The Norman Mapeza-coached side unveiled the quartet of Simbarashe Zivanai, Emmanuel Tarirai Chikwende, Beven Kaitano …

Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

FC Platinum one win away from 4th consecutive PSL title

FC PLATINUM are three points away from a fourth consecutive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title after a 1-0 defeat over bogey side Herentals at Mandava Stadium on Saturday.Former Young Warriors star Walter Musona, who is a firm favour…

Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 06:14hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's desperate power situation points to poor planning

THIS week, Justice minister Ziyambai Ziyambi, in his capacity as leader of government business in the National Assembly and responding to Members of Parliament's concerns about the country's rolling power outages, told us that equipment at…

Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 06:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza's work ethic charms Mangwiro

HARARE City coach Taurai Mangwiro is charmed by Norman Mapeza's work ethic and has heaped praise on the FC Platinum coach ahead of the two teams' league clash at Mandava Stadium on Saturday.The pair worked together in the Warriors technica…

Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza played 7, won 0, drew 2, lost 5

NORMAN Mapeza's latest tenure as Zimbabwe's national football team coach is turning out to be a nightmare for the 49-year-old ex-Zimbabwe international.The former defender is experiencing a difficult outing at the AFCON tournament in Camer…

Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Harare Warriors dampen Zimbabwean's spirits

For the umpteenth time, the Zimbabwe national soccer team managed to raise the nation's hopes only to dampen football fans' spirits in cruel fashion.While the Warriors have failed to progress beyond the group stages at the Africa Cup of Na…

Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 08:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza targets Malawi scalp

The Warriors will be targeting a win when they take on Malawi in their second Group B Africa Cup of Nations encounter in Bafassoum, Cameroon on Friday.Zimbabwe's suffered a heart breaking loss to Group favourites Senegal, following  a…

Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Warriors 2022 AFCON squad

THE Warriors embark on a fresh battle on the continent this Monday when they face Senegal in their first match at the rescheduled 2021 AFCON finals in Cameroon.Zimbabwe were drawn in Group B along with Senegal, Guinea and Malawi.The Warrio…

Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Politicians are killing Zimbabwe football'

FORMER Zifa president Vincent Pamire has said political interference is negatively affecting football in the country.Pamire was speaking at a church service for former vice-president Ndumiso Gumede, who died last Wednesday at Mpilo Central…

Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 05:58hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza plots Afcon upsets

Warriors coach Norman Mapeza was impressed with his team's performance in their drawn friendly match against Sudan in Cameroon on Sunday.He believes that his team could spring a few surprises at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, where they…

Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 05:58hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza's shock pick

Europe-based midfielder Kundai Benyu was a surprise inclusion into the Warriors' 23-member squad which left  Harare yesterday for the Africa Cup of Nations finals to be played in Cameroon.The Norman Mapeza-coached team left Harare in …

Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 00:09hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Afcon axe falls on Knox Mutizwa

GOLDEN Arrows striker Knox Mutizwa and six other players failed to make the cut for the final 23-man Warriors' squad that will do duty in the Afcon finals that kick-off in Cameroon next month.The former Highlanders' forward is also one of …

Published: 30 Dec 2021 at 07:51hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza names Warriors' 24-member squad

WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza has named a 24-member squad for the next month's back-to-back FIFA World Cup football qualifiers against Ghana.Zimbabwe first travel to the west African country on October 9 before they host the Black Stars at …

Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 20:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

FC Platinum crash out

FC Platinum  0 0 GD Sagrada Esperanca(GD Sagrada Esperanca win 5-4 on penalties)VETERAN forward Rodwell Chinyengetere missed a penalty in the shootout as FC Platinum stumbled once again on the big stage and crashed out of the CAF Cham…

Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza saves Zifa blushes

Norman Mapeza has saved Zifa a coach crisis after agreeing to hold fort for three months despite the association owing him money from his previous stint with the Warriors.The former Warriors captain yesterday agreed to a three-month contra…

Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 06:01hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza frets over FC Platinum fitness

FC PLATINUM coach Norman Mapeza will have less than a month to ensure that his team is in top physical and mental condition to compete in the Caf Champions League after the team was drawn against Angolan side GD Segrada Esperanca in the pr…

Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapeza wants to create a monster out of FC Platinum

NORMAN MAPEZA is dreaming big once again.He is looking into the future as he attempts to revitalise FC Platinum and turn them into a monster that can dominate domestic football "for years to come".FC Platinum have already won the last thre…

Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Simba SC not invincible, says Mapeza

A BUOYANT FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza on Saturday told Tanzanian media soon after touching down that Simba SC were not an invincible outfit. Pure Platinum Play take on Simba SC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Wednesday in a first roun…

Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza back in Caf inter-club trenches

JUST over a year after he turned his back on continental inter-club football, Norman Mapeza is expected to make his return to Champions League in Mozambique tomorrow. He leads FC Platinum into a tricky date against Costa do Sol in Maputo. …

Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza rejected Warriors job, why is it that ONLY Mashonaland coaches are given that chance?

NORMAN MAPEZA was offered the chance for another romance as the Warriors coach, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, with the coach ready for a return to the ultimate job in domestic football. However, negotiations did not go very far b…

Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapeza back at work

FC PLATINUM coach Norman Mapeza has returned to work, and will lead the Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions when they travel to Malawi this week for the Caf Champions League preliminary round first leg match against Kalisto Pasuwa's Nyas…

Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:35hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

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 Sports Stadium next Sunday are very slim.Bil…

Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 11:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

England-based teenage midfielder gets Warriors call-up

Teenage midfielder Kundai Benyu, who has recently been linked with a move to Premier League side Tottenham has been called up to the national side ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Liberia at the National Sp…

Published: 21 May 2017 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Prince 'Gaddafi' Dube is the real deal, says Mapeza

Although he did not score on his international debut for Zimbabwe at the weekend, Warriors interim coach Norman Mapeza believes young striker Prince "Gaddafi" Dube is the real deal.After firing Bosso's development side Highlanders 90 to pr…

Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 13:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zifa target Mapeza

FORMER Warriors captain and FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza has emerged as Zifa's number one target to fill the vacant Warriors' coach position, as the mother body looks to appoint a local coach.There have been a number of coaches that hav…

Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mapeza bullish ahead of Chicken Inn clash

A potentially explosive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter is on the cards at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon when two clubs bubbling with confidence FC Platinum and champions Chicken Inn face off.Both sides recorded morale …

Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 06:40hrs | | by Ricky Zililo

Norman Mapeza fears for his career

Norman Mapeza fears for his career as Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) is taking time to terminate his contract to allow him to seek employment elsewhere, the Standard reported.Mapeza's suspension for his alleged participation in the A…

Published: 12 May 2013 at 10:02hrs | | by Sports reporter

Warriors squad to face Liberia named

WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza has named his chief striker Knowledge Musona in the squad that will face Liberia in an African Cup of Nations qualifier despite the concerns over the German-based forward's hamstring injury.Warriors manager Sha…

Published: 17 Aug 2011 at 14:03hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy

Mapeza names his Warriors for Chipolopolo clash

Zimbabwe Warriors coach Norman Mapeza yesterday called up a 20-man squad that includes chief striker Knowledge Musona, who on Thursday sealed a dream move to German Bundesliga outfit TSF Hoffenheim, has been named for Zimbabwe's internatio…

Published: 31 Jul 2011 at 15:47hrs | | by .

Thank you Zimbabwe by Norman Mapeza

ON Sunday, together as a united nation, we did something special for our beautiful country when the Warriors beat Mali 2-1 in a 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifier at Rufaro that we needed to win at all costs.What struck me most was the …

Published: 08 Jun 2011 at 05:13hrs | | by Norman Mapeza

Zimbabwe improve on FIFA rankings, Nyandoro is re-called to the squad

The Fifa/Coca-Cola World rankings released Wednesday shows that the Warriors have made a slight gain from their previous rating.    The Warriors have moved up the ladder to position 126 in the world and 35 in Africa, from th…

Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Moyo Roy

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