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Brito's selection cast doubts on the Warriors ambitions
THE decision by interim coach, Baltemar Brito to include untested and largely inactive foreign-based youngsters for the crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria in Kigali this...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Darikwa leaves relegated Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic can confirm that captain and Zimbabwe international Tendayi Darikwa will leave the Football Club at the end of his existing contract on 30 June 2023.He heads the list of six sen...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:10hrs | 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
SRC not losing sleep over FIFA's ultimatum
THE Sport and Recreation Commission is not losing sleep over FIFA's ultimatum to reinstate the suspended Felton Kamambo led Zifa board by January 3.SRC chairman Gerard Mhlotswa said they have ...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA courts Khama Billiat
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) says it will this week send a delegation to South Africa to try and persuade striker Khama Billiat to shelve his retirement plans and be part of the Warriors s...Published: 15 Dec 2021 at 06:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza in youth brigade pledge
WARRIORS interim coach, Norman Mapeza, has hinted he could give youngsters, Bill Antonio and Jonah Fabisch, a run in the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana, tomorrow night. Antonio...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Darikwa pulls out as Warriors begin preps
Warriors defender Tendayi Darikwa has pulled out of the 2022 Fifa World Cup Africa Group G qualifier match against Bafana Bafana due to undisclosed personal reasons.The Wigan captain is one of...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 17:30hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Warriors arrive in Joburg
THE Warriors get down to business with the first training session in Johannesburg, South Africa, this morning ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier at FNB Stadium.The Warriors arrived in Joh...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza waits on UK duo
WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza will only get to know today if Tawanda Maswanhise and Macauley Bonne will be available for Zimbabwe's World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia next week....Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Leicester starlet set for Warriors debut
Leicester City sensation Tawanda Maswanhise is in line to make his Warriors debut after he was invited for the Fifa World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia next week.Maswanhise ...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Darikwa out of return leg
WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza will have to do without defender Tendayi Darikwa for the return leg of the World Cup Group G qualifier against Ghana tomorrow at the National Sports Stadium after the Wiga...Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ghana arrives earlier than Warriors
THE Warriors are set to arrive back home for the return fixture of their 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Ghana hours after the visitors touch down in Harare.Ghana were expected to arrive...Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors cry foul in Ghana
WARRIORS technical team has accused their hosts Ghana of employing dirty tricks to frustrate them ahead of the two teams' World Cup qualifying Group G clash in Cape Coast tomorrow.The match, w...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 19:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Hadebe boost for Warriors
THE Warriors technical team yesterday received a major boost after United States-based star Teenage Hadebe managed to board his flight to Ghana for Zimbabwe's Group G World Cup qualifier against the B...Published: 07 Oct 2021 at 07:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Warriors off to Ghana
The Warriors are expected to travel to Ghana today ahead of their important World Cup qualifier against the hosts.Zimbabwe begin a new chapter under Norman Mapeza, who has been given the manda...Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mapeza gives up on Bonne
The Warriors technical team has given up on Ipswich striker Macauley Bonne, who keeps rebuffing national team calls.Bonne was given a last chance by former Warriors coach Zdravco Logarusic ahe...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mapeza resists major changes
NORMAN Mapeza has resisted the temptation of making wholesale changes by backing the Warriors, who have been fighting, in the 2022 World Cup qualifying trenches.The interim coach named a 24-me...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kutsanzira earns spot in Warriors squad
FC PLATINUM midfielder cum defender Rahman Kutsanzira's performance in his new role for Pure Platinum Play has earned him a place in the Warriors squad after he was named among the defenders in the 24...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:09hrs | | 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...Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 20:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors' UK brigade for Ghana match
UNITED Kingdom-based Warriors' players will only play the first-leg of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Ghana and miss the return leg should Fifa's engagement on release of stars with the English ...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hope for UK-based Warriors
Warriors coach Norman Mapeza's chances of successfully bringing United Kingdom-based stars for the World Cup qualifiers against Ghana next month have improved, with authorities moving towards an amica...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kadewere battling nagging muscle injury
WARRIORS striker Tino Kadewere is still struggling with a thigh injury that has seen him miss his French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais' last three matches.Kadewere suffered the muscle injury...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zifa still hopeful for release of UK players
ZIFA hasn't given up on six United Kingdom-based players called up by Warriors' head coach Zdvarko Logarusic for the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa on Friday and away to Ethiop...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prince surprises Warriors technical staff
THE Warriors technical team were yesterday surprised to see Prince Dube featuring and scoring for his Tanzanian club, Azam, in a pre-season friendly match against Kabwe Warriors of Zambia. The f...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Loga calls crisis indaba today
THE Warriors technical team are set to hold an emergency meeting today to deal with the crisis in their camp after eight players were barred from their opening 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Zimbabwe will...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors manager says they have plan B
WARRIORS team manager Wellington Mpandare says they have a contingency plan in place in case foreign/based players are unavailable for their World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia earl...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 17:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
UK-based players included in Warriors squad
ZIFA have announced a 29-member provisional squad for the Warriors' World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia set for next week. The technical team have included all the players o...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 18:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba to miss Bafana showdown
MARVELOUS NAKAMBA is now certainly out of the Warriors' 2022 World Cup qualifier against South Africa, next week. The English Premiership revealed they will not release any players for matches set for...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors face foreign players conundrum
THE Warriors technical team is having challenges in getting England-based players for the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia early next month and manager Wellington Mpandare says t...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tendayi Darikwa takes Wigan Athletic captaincy
Tendayi Darikwa is the Wigan Athletic captain for the 2021/22 season, with Max Power and Jamie Jones forming the Club's leadership team as vice-captain and Club Captain. Darikwa arrived at the...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 19:01hrs | | 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
Darikwa gets praises
WIGAN Athletic boss Leam Richardson heaped praise on Warriors defender Tendayi Darikwa after the right back penned a two-year deal following his loan spell at the club in the second half of last seaso...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Warriors bank on Fifa
AFTER missing eight European-based players for the last Afcon qualifiers due to stringent Covid-19 travel restrictions, the Warriors are confident of having their stars for next month's World Cup qual...Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tendai Darikwa's Lazarus moment at Wigan
ZIMBABWE international defender Tendai Darikwa has had a Lazarus experience after a good run of form since joining Wigan Athletic in January, having played every minute of the 24 matches that the club...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff writer
Darikwa's Wigan boost survival hopes
WARRIORS Tendayi Darikwa's struggling league one side Wigan athletic were in inspired form yesterday after they clobbered 4 – 1 Doncaster Rovers away from home to boost their chances of survival as ...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Tino Kadewere is coming'
ZIMBABWE'S 2021 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) bid, which had appeared doomed because of the unavailability of key players due to COVID-19 regulations imposed by the British government, has been throw...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 05:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Warriors begin 10-day camp
THE Warriors' technical team is praying that none of the foreign-based that confirmed availability for Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers duty don't pick up injuries while playing for their club...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Benjani Mwaruwari junior released by Portsmouth
The son of Fratton hero Benjani Mwaruwari has been released by Portsmouth after a stint with the League One side's academy.Benjani Junior had been in his second spell with the Blues and most r...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 13:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Darikwa buzzing for Warriors duty
HIS availability might still be uncertain due to the new stringent Covid-19 travel restrictions imposed by the British government but Warriors defender Tendayi Darikwa is relishing the opportunity to ...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Loga battles for work permit
WARRIORS coach, Zdravko Logarusic, who is battling to extend his work permit after his initial one-year permit expired, says there is no guarantee he will get his Euro stars for the final two AFCON qu...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK-based Warriors named in provisional squad
ZIFA has included United Kingdom-based players in the Warriors' provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Botswana and Zambia next month.The Warriors technical...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 16:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Loga sweats over Khama, Musona injuries
WARRIORS coach Zdravko Logarusic will be keeping his fingers crossed for the next few weeks as star player Khama Billiat is likely to be unavailable for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying f...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Darikwa joins Wigan Athletic
Warriors defender Tendayi Darikwa has joined Wigan Athletic on a short term contract until the end of the season.Conforming the news, Wigan Athletic took to twitter to welcome the player sayin...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 20:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
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
Emile Heskey eyes investing in Zimbabwe
FORMER English professional footballer Emile Heskey has expressed interest in investing in Zimbabwe in various sectors, including sport and tourism. Heskey revealed his intentions after paying...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:07hrs | 9 | 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
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
1ns and 2a with DJ-Sticha - Know your song Mondays
Sekunjalololololooooooo sesiphinde sahlangana ngiyethemba iniphathe kahl' ilong weekend bekumnandi kudlalw' umculo abanye behlabelela kusinwa kudedelwana. Ukuhlabelela kuyamthokozisa odabukileyo, kuya...Published: 28 Mar 2016 at 09:44hrs | 4 | by DJ-Sticha
Mthwakazi Maskandi artist makes waves in South Africa
Meet Omega Mkhosi Ndlovu born and bred at Ezidulini at Bhuka area in Nkayi. UMkhosi of Isheleni lami fame as he is popularly known in the music fraternity, started his career singing at Ezidulini Prim...Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 15:40hrs | 2 | by Nkosini Tshuma
Are people from Matebeleland genuinely Zimbabweans
Anyone who's seen Faith Silandulo Dube , Dr Glen Ncube, Tish Ncube Malaba Discos, Discent Collins Bajila, Dr Mandlenkosi Mpofu or Canaan S'qholo seZhwane Ncube Comrades or anyone from my family (Chief...Published: 01 May 2015 at 18:17hrs | | by Brilliant Sigabade Mhlanga
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