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Bosso's flower that blossomed elsewhere
ISAAC Riyano remains one of the best junior players ever to come out of the Highlanders Football Club nursery in the 1980s.Sadly he could not graduate into the first team to fill in vacancies ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:38hrs | 527 | by Lovemore Dube
FC Platinum's high level of professionalism lured De Jongh
DUTCHMAN Hendrik Pieter de Jongh says the high level of professionalism displayed by FC Platinum lured him to join the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions. He was unveiled as FC Plati...Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 08:55hrs | 2065 | by Staff Reporter
Bosso offers De Jongh De Job!
HIGHLANDERS have offered their coach, Hendrik Pieter de Jongh a one-year contract, with all now up to the Dutchman to decide if he is accepting the deal or not. Nhlanhla Dube, the Highlanders ...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 07:45hrs | 1685 | by Staff Reporter
It's three consecutive League titles for FC Platinum
Perfect Chikwende's 60th minute goal was enough to give FC Platinum their third consecutive League title after they edged Caps United 1 - 0 at the National Sports stadium earlier on today.Desp...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 11:36hrs | 1039 | by Daniel Itai, Harare, Zimbabwe
FC Platinum crowned 2019 Castle Lager PSL Champions
FC Platinum have been crowned champions of Zimbabwean football this Saturday after defeating Caps United.For the third time in club history, FC Platinum were crowned the 2019 Premier Soccer Le...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 20:39hrs | 1776 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza weaving his magic in South Africa
FORMER Warriors coach Norman Mapeza is weaving his magic for South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United, helping his side out of the relegation zone following a 1-0 victory away to Cape To...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1658 | by Staff reporter
Soccer stars selection poser
After a year punctuated by inconsistency, selectors are set for a torrid time in coming up with the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Coach of the Year, although the Soccer Star of the Year could pro...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:59hrs | 1312 | by Staff reporter
Bosso travel to Zvishavane
HIGHLANDERS FC make the short trip to Zvishavane tomorrow hoping to spoil FC Platinum's title chase in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Mandava Stadium. With Bosso chasing a top-eight fin...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:15hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza claim first Chippa win of season
Chippa United recorded their first win of the season as William Twala scored a second-half brace to secure a 2-0 triumph over AmaZulu at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday evening.The mat...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 09:37hrs | 2629 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza takes over at Chippa United
A former Zimbabwe national team striker is the new coach of Chippa United.Norman Mapeza has signed a three-year deal with the club, replacing Clinton Larsen after he was shown the door last we...Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 15:40hrs | 1235 | by Staff reporter
Questions remain over Mapeza's departure
NORMAN Mapeza's name will forever be etched in Zimbabwean football champions FC Platinum's folklore.An incredible five years in Zvishavane saw Mapeza win back- to-back league titles for FC Pla...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:32hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Zifa pursue Mapeza
There are indications that Zifa are plotting to engage Norman Mapeza to take over as the Warriors coach in January after the former national team captain quit FC Platinum to take a break from football...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 12:05hrs | 1507 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza explains shock departure
NORMAN MAPEZA says the need for rest, after five demanding years in the trenches at FC Platinum, finally forced him to end his successful marriage with the Zvishavane miners. The Zimbabwe cham...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 05:53hrs | 2334 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza quits as FC Platinum coach
Norman Mapeza has resigned as FC Platinum coach with immediate effect and the club has since appointed Lizwe Sweswe as interim technical bench boss. Mapeza's sudden departure comes just days b...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 19:54hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dynamos in Chibuku Cup clash
DYNAMOS versus Highlanders, Caps United against Harare City - the Chibuku Super Cup first round really provided some tasty battles. The $1.5 million-rich tournament roars to life on Saturday with a pr...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 07:16hrs | 1112 | by Staff Reporter
Mapeza outwits Pasuwa
FC Platinum 3 - 2 Nyasa Big BulletsFC Platinum have advanced to the first round of the CAF Champions League after beating Nyasa Big Bullets 3-2 in a match played at Barbourfields Stadium.T...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 17:56hrs | 3056 | 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. Howe...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:30hrs | 827 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum shift base to Bulawayo
FC PLATINUM will take their final preparations for their preliminary round second leg tie of the Caf Champions League against Malawi giants Nyasa Big Bullets to Bulawayo tomorrow ahead of the match at...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:45hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza's FC Patinum holds Pasuwa's Nyasa Big Bullets
ZIMBABWE football champions FC Platinum ground out a positive result away from home after holding Malawi side Nyasa Big Bullets to a goalless draw in a Caf Champions League preliminary round first leg...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 18:55hrs | 1779 | by newzimbabwe
Plane fault forces FC Platinum to travel by road
FC PLATINUM team yesterday had to endure a 315km trip by bus from Lilongwe to Blantyre, which took them about 4hrs 30 minutes, after the plane that was supposed to carry them for their Confederation o...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:07hrs | 1039 | by Staff reporter
Warriors attract former Macedonia coach
Experienced former Macedonia Janevski Cedomir, who has also coached top clubs in Europe, has registered his interest in the vacant Warriors coaching job after submitting his credentials to Zifa for co...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:24hrs | 516 | 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 ...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:35hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe passport situation to normalise in 4 weeks' time
Zimbabweans wishing to travel abroad for employment, study, business or health related reasons may have to wait a little longer as government keeps on making many unfulfilled promises on the issuance ...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:40hrs | 3599 | by newzimbabwe
Ex-coach Mhlauri tipped for Warriors top job
Charles Mhlauri is being tipped to be among the candidates that could take over as Warriors coach following the resignation of Sunday Chidzambwa last week.Just over 10 years since he was sacke...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 14:51hrs | 2038 | by Staff reporter
Zifa to hire foreign coach
ZIFA are looking to hire a foreign coach to replace Sunday Chidzambga, who resigned as the Warriors coach last week, and have since identified three possible targets that they think are suitable for t...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:30hrs | 860 | by Staff reporter
Zifa after Belgian coach, but why not give Bruce Grobbelaar a chance
BELGIAN coach Jean-Francois Losciuto has emerged as a leading candidate to be appointed substantive Warriors head coach. The Warriors coaching job remains vacant after the departure of the cou...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1819 | by Staff reporter
New Warriors coach imminent
Zifa has intensified efforts to find a replacement for former Warriors Sunday Chidzambga with caretaker coach for today's Chan match against Mauritius Rahman Gumbo and the entire technical team's futu...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 18:23hrs | 1643 | by Staff reporter
Zifa must go foreign
AN era has come to an end after Sunday Chidzambga called it quits as Warriors coach last week following heavy criticism in the wake of the Warriors' disastrous campaign at the 2019 Africa Cup of Natio...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:25hrs | 542 | by Michael Kariati
Warriors begin life after Mhofu
ZIMBABWE'S Warriors begin life without Sunday "Mhofu'' Chidzambwa when they face Mauritius at the George V Stadium in Curepipe today with the bunch of home-grown talent seeking to get their African Na...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:09hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Fans speak on Chidzambwa resignation
FOOTBALL fans in Mutare have welcomed the resignation of Warriors head coach Sunday ‘Mhofu' Chidzambga after a poor show at the just ended Africa Cup of Nations Tournament in Egypt.Chi...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 17:08hrs | 1913 | by Staff reporter
Cheers Mhofu and cheerio!
THIS is an open letter to Warriors coach Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambwa proffering our two cents on what we think makes sense for the Zimbabwe senior men's soccer team . . .First, we would like to ...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:58hrs | 334 | by Moffat Mungazi
BF blockbuster lives up to billing
Highlanders 1 - 1 FC PlatinumHIGHLANDERS and FC Platinum shared spoils in an exciting Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday that was dominated by the hosts al...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 07:56hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
The anointed one seeks first 3 points
HIGHLANDERS will be out to improve their conversion rate in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League when they take on defending champions, FC Platinum this afternoon at Barbourfields Stadium in what is...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:35hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
Bosso bullish ahead of Barbourfields blockbuster
HIGHLANDERS coach Mandla "Lulu" Mpofu believes their last two results, which saw them win against Dynamos before last week's draw away at Ngezi Platinum, have given them momentum ahead of their tough ...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:16hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Hadebe breaks into Europe
Warriors defender Teenage Hadebe has broken into Europe following a good showing at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals as he has signed for Turkish topflight side Yeni Malatyaspor.The cl...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:11hrs | 857 | by Staff reporter
Jobless and witless Sikhala
Well, when I see jobless and witless Sikhala what comes to mind are Tom and Jerry gimmicks! The MDC-Alliance might have tried hard to openly disown him on his utterances, but we are not fooled...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 07:55hrs | 1121 | by Staff reporter
Dembare bounces back
It was a Russian roulette game at Mandava stadium in Zvishavane as Dynamos "Dembare" faced off with second placed F.C Platinum in a battle for maximum points.After having won away at Yadah las...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 21:14hrs | 2832 | by Daniel Itai
Mapeza back at the summit
Yadah 0 - 1 FC PlatinumIt was yet another euphoric matchday for F.C Platinum coach Norman Mapeza, who begged three points at Rufaro stadium, after edging Genesis Mangombe's stars, Yadah F.C by a g...Published: 25 May 2019 at 21:21hrs | 1951 | by Daniel Itai
Mapeza gets his revenge
It was yet another premier league exciting feature as ZPC Kariba locked horns with F.C Platinum at Mandava stadium in Zvishavane.The defeat to Telone F.C on Sunday really rubbed F.C Platinum's...Published: 18 May 2019 at 19:05hrs | 2640 | by Daniel Itai
Wi-Fi boys derail FC Platinum
TelOne 1 - 0 FC PlatinumTelOne produced the biggest upset of the season so far when they beat champions FC Platinum at Luveve Stadium in Bulawayo yesterday, with Elasto Chigora's 57th minute goal ...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:54hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
Platinum in controversial win over Chicken Inn
Chicken Inn 0 - 1 FC Platinum A CONTROVERSIAL fourth minute goal is all that Castle Lager Premier Soccer League defending champions FC Platinum needed to edge hosts Chicken Inn in a top of t...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:35hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Highlander's worst start
HIGHLANDERS will have to replicate Monomotapa's incredible turnaround produced in 2008 to win the league after losing their opening four games to appease their army of restless fans. Defunct M...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 1564 | by Staff reporter
Controversial Harare referee condemns Hwange to defeat
FC Platinum 2 - 0 HwangeHWANGE coach Nation Dube questioned the legality of the two goals his team conceded as Chipangano's perfect start to the Premier Soccer League season was halted by ch...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:14hrs | 1234 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza to stay
FC Platinum chairman Eng Evans Mtombeni says coach Norman Mapeza will stay.In a press statement, Mtombeni refuted social media reports of him and Mapeza in a scuffle and also that they intend ...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 10:32hrs | 1263 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza in boardroom bust-up, manhandles club chairman
NORMAN Mapeza's future at FC Platinum is reportedly hanging by a thread after it emerged yesterday that the bullish coach manhandled club chairman Evans Mtombeni last Friday ahead of their clash again...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:37hrs | 3844 | by Staff reporter
Mhofu opens door for Mushekwi, Costa
CHINA-based Warriors star striker Nyasha Mushekwi is set to bounce back into the senior national football team, and could be one of the team's major inclusions when coach Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambga pic...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1294 | by Staff repoirter
Unpredictable PSL season beckons
IT'S only a week before the start of the new Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season and champions FC Platinum will begin their title defence in Harare against Harare City in a mouth-watering ...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:04hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum frustrates Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates were frustrated by a resilient FC Platinum side in their penutimate Caf Champions League Group B match in Soweto on Saturday night.The Buccaneers were keen to bounce back to wi...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 06:56hrs | 1828 | by goal
FC Platinum plot Pirates spoiler
FC Platinum will be looking to take advantage of a fatigued Orlando Pirates side hoping to collect their first set of maximum points in a Group B clash of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) C...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Akbay lauds Zimbabwe's quality
Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Erol Akbay has claimed that there is not much of a difference in quality between his players and those of South Africa top-flight league log leaders Wits University despite ...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 14:30hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
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