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Trio bids Bosso farewell
Highlanders FC players Ariel Sibanda, Peter Muduhwa, and Lynoth Chikuhwa received a heartfelt farewell after their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Yadah at Barbourfields Stadium on Su...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:16hrs | 1499 | by Staff reporter
Southern Region loses 3 teams
The curtain closed on the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season with dramatic relegation battles and a historic moment in Zimbabwean football. Hwange and Bulawayo Chiefs were relegated ...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 09:56hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs, Hwange relegated
The curtain has fallen on the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season, and Hwange and Bulawayo Chiefs have joined Arenel and Chegutu Pirates in being relegated to the lower division.Bul...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 16:31hrs | 1266 | by Staff reporter
Hwange stun Bosso to keep survival hopes alive
Hwange 4 - 3 HighlandersHwange FC delivered a sensational performance, edging out Highlanders 4-3 in a thrilling Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at a packed Colliery Stadium yesterday. Wi...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fall to Bikita Minerals
Bikita Minerals 2-0 HighlandersHighlanders suffered their ninth defeat of the season after being felled 2-0 by relegation-threatened Bikita Minerals at Sakubva Stadium in Mutare yesterday....Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Hwange stays alive in relegation battle
Hwange 2 - 1 Manica Diamonds In a high-stakes Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at the Colliery Stadium, a determined Hwange side powered to a vital 2-1 victory over Manica Diamonds, provin...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans to boycott today's BF match in honour of Sihlangu Dlodlo
Highlanders FC supporters face a tough decision today as the club goes head-to-head with Greenfuel at Barbourfields Stadium (Emagumeni), with calls for fans to skip the game and instead gather at the ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:11hrs | 161 | 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 disput...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:01hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
International orphans shift base to Botswana
Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, are set to relocate to Botswana's Obed Chilume Itani Stadium in Francistown for the first leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers a...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Party spoilers stun Simba Bhora
The race for the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title will extend into November after league leaders Simba Bhora suffered a shocking last-minute 1-0 defeat to Herentals at Rufaro Stadium, del...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:18hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe considers sending U23 team to upcoming CHAN Qualifiers
Warriors head coach Michael Nees is weighing the option of fielding a junior team for Zimbabwe's upcoming African Nations Championships (CHAN) round one qualifier match against Eswatini, scheduled for...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Hwange sink deeper into relegation zone
Ngezi Platinum 6 - 0 HwangeNgezi Platinum Stars, the reigning champions of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, delivered a dominant performance yesterday, thrashing Hwange FC 6-0 and pushing t...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Hwange show resilience in relegation battle
Hwange 2 - 2 FC PlatinumRelegation-threatened Hwange displayed immense fighting spirit as they came from behind to secure a crucial 2-2 draw with former champions FC Platinum at the Colliery Stadi...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:50hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Bosso win in empty Barbourfields
Highlanders 2 - 0 ZPC KaribaHighlanders produced a superb first-half display to secure a 2-0 victory over ZPC Kariba in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match played at a subdued Barbour...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Bosso eye victory against FC Platinum
Buoyed by their recent home victory over Arenel Movers, Highlanders are set to travel to Mandava Stadium tomorrow to face FC Platinum, aiming for another morale-boosting win that could help them close...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:26hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat shines
Yadah 1-0 HerentalsKhama Billiat once again proved his class with a stunning performance capped by a brilliant goal as Yadah triumphed over Herentals in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:46hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
TelOne frustrates Dembare
TelOne 0 - 0 DynamosDynamos coach Lloyd "MaBlanyo" Chigowe expressed frustration over TelOne's tactics after his team was held to a goalless draw in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at B...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:50hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
War veterans trained local fume over relegation to mere collaborators
SOME war veterans who were trained but could not go to fight at the front when a ceasefire was declared in 1980 have complained over the ruling Zanu PF government degrading their status to that of mer...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 13:15hrs | 466 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe and Ireland plead for more Test cricket
MARK Adair raised both arms in triumph after the powerfully-built bowler smashed a boundary to seal Ireland's first Test victory at home.As Zimbabwe slumped off the turf in Stormont, completin...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:10hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Zaire hires new coach
Chegutu Pirates Football Club has hired veteran coach Maxwell Takaendesa Jongwe in a bid to avoid relegation from the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The club's chairman, Addmore Pikisayi Chivero...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 17:47hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo giants complete double over Pirates
Chegutu Pirates 1-2 HighlandersBulawayo football giants Highlanders secured a double victory over newcomers Chegutu Pirates in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at the Baobab Stadium, win...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Caps United's strikers in the spotlight
Caps United's season has been rocky, winning only one of their last eight matches, putting them at risk of relegation. Today's game against Bikita Minerals at Sakubva Stadium is crucial for their surv...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:13hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya on spending spree
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League side Yadah FC has reinforced their squad with three new foreign players as they strive to avoid relegation. Currently 14th on the league table, just above the relega...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:58hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
Bad news for Bosso
DYNAMOS have faced challenges in their preparations for their upcoming match against rivals Highlanders at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday. The Dembare players returned to training only on Wednesday after bo...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Dembare revenge mission spoiled by dressing room squabbles
Troubled premiership giants Dynamos would be hoping to put aside the week's turmoil in their dug out to confront old foe Highlanders in a mouth-watering Match Day 18 premiership clash at Rufaro stadiu...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 06:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Sibanda emerges as the hero for Highlanders
Highlanders 1-0 HwangeMarvin Sibanda emerged as the hero for Highlanders, scoring the decisive goal that secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Hwange in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match ...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Pirates remain in relegation zone
Chegutu Pirates 1 - 1 HerentalsIn a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Baobab Stadium in Mhondoro-Ngezi, Chegutu Pirates remained entrenched in the relegation zone after drawing against H...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 09:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Yadah to unveil Khama Billiat
ZIMBABWE Premier Soccer League side Yadah FC will on Thursday reveal their marquee signing, former national team attacker Khama Billiat, at their Heart Stadium in Harare.Billiat is set to beco...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
TelOne sharpen strike force
TELONE coach Tendai Chikuni wants to add good strikers into his squad as the league returnees look for a prolonged stay in the topflight league.The Gweru-based side returns to the elite league...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Lyon looking to sell Kadewere
FRENCH top-flight league side Olympique Lyon have reportedly identified a replacement for Zimbabwean striker Tino Kadewere as they look to make room for out-of-favour Paris Saint-Germain young forward...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 20:03hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Kaitano Tembo fired on Christmas
Richards Bay FC have released coach Kaitano Tembo from his contract, the club announced on Christmas day.Bay are battling relegation in second-last place in the DStv Premiership where they hav...Published: 26 Dec 2023 at 08:58hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
The elusive promise of a democratic breakthrough
SINCE 2000, there have been several attempts to dislodge the ruling party, Zanu –PF, from government. The ruling party's mismanagement of the economy has led to an economic crisis that has rendered ...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:19hrs | 12 | by Liam Kanhenga & Youngerson Matete
Zimbabwe's 2023 Soccer Stars selected
CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League champions Ngezi Platinum Stars have underlined their sweet season by providing three players in the 2023 Soccer Stars of the Year calendar. The 11 soccer sta...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chegutu Pirates promoted into Castle Lager PSL
Chegutu Pirates have earned their first ever promotion to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after clinching the 2023 ZIFA Northern Region Division One championship.Zaire booked their plac...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 13:26hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders continue with its ignominious fall from grace
Highlanders lost 2-0 to Manica Diamonds on Sunday to continue with their ignominious fall from grace in a penultimate premiership clash played at Gibbo.Manica Diamonds got their goals through ...Published: 20 Nov 2023 at 22:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Caps United escape drop zone
Caps United 3 - 2 Bulawayo ChiefsCaps United secured their place in the top-flight league with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bulawayo Chiefs in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. Willi...Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:46hrs | 11 | 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 secu...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos lose against Herentals
CAPS United finally tasted a victory in a while following their 1-0 win against Hwange at the Colliery on Sunday.The Green Machine had last won in July and were on a ten-match winless run....Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 19:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brito's tactical abilities put to question
Simba Bhora FC 3 - 0 Highlanders FCIn a match that deserved a larger audience, Simba Bhora displayed one of their best performances of the season, dealing Highlanders their worst defeat of the Cas...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's title hopes fade
Highlanders 1 - 1 SheashamHighlanders' aspirations for the title continue to diminish as they settled for a draw in their crucial Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Sheasham at Barbo...Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso aims to bounce back from their Chibuku Super Cup elimination
Highlanders will aim to bounce back from their Chibuku Super Cup elimination at the hands of Caps United on Sunday as they host Sheasham in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Barbourfields ...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba impresses as Luton celebrate landmark Premier League win
Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba continued to impress as newly promoted Luton Town secured their first-ever Premier League victory with a 2-1 win against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday....Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dembare suffers at the hands of Chiefs
Bulawayo Chiefs 2-1 DynamosDynamos FC suffered their first defeat at Barbourfields Stadium this season, losing 2-1 to Bulawayo Chiefs FC in a Castle Lager Premiership match.DeMbare coach G...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Saints expelled again
The troubled Zifa Southern Region Division One League team, Zimbabwe Saints, has been expelled from the league due to their failure to fulfill fixtures and non-payment of affiliation fees. This expuls...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso under spotlight for wrong reasons
At the end of July, Highlanders were basking in a moment of joy and appeared unbeatable. Under the guidance of their coach, Brito, who had been named Coach of the Month, they had achieved five consecu...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ngezi piles pressure on title favourites Highlanders
NGEZI Platinum Stars moved to the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League following a 1-0 win against inform Manica Diamonds at Baobab Stadium on Saturday to pile pressure on title favourites Hi...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 19:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
No respite for Bosso
AFTER two debilitating successive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League defeats to FC Platinum and Chicken Inn, Highlanders face yet another stern test at the weekend in a clash against Dynamos at Barbou...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A free and fair election will heal Zimbabwe
The Zanu PF's government crack on the opposition, abuse of human rights, and failure to embrace and tolerate divergent views makes it harder for the party to appeal both to regional and international ...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:27hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Bosso form gives Masomere sleepless nights
LUKE MASOMERE is having sleepless nights in the resort town of Kariba as he braces for his toughest task since returning to the Premiership dugout. Masomere, a veteran gaffer who coached Hwang...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 18:55hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Chigova faces bleak future due to health issues
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwe international goalkeeper George Chigova's career is hanging in the balance after being reportedly diagnosed with a heart ailment, which could force him to prematurely hang ...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
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