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Chicken Inn register 14-year-old prodigy
FORMER Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Chicken Inn have registered 14-year-old Mpopoma High School pupil Awakhiwe Tshalibe with their first team ahead of the start of the 2024 season....Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Best Defenders of the Modern Football World
Football defenders are unwavering guards whose incredible dedication and skill affect the outcome of every game. They are the backbone that teams rely on in the most critical moments and a key factor ...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 20:47hrs | 599 | by Staff Reporter
Bosso's Peter Muduhwa could join Dembare
DYNAMOS are leaving nothing to chance going into the new season where they will play in the African Safari after adding lethal striker Obriel Chirinda to their roster.He will officially be a G...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:10hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
How Tanzanian football emerged from obscurity to break into the big league
Tanzanian Football's Rise to Prominence In a remarkable tale of sporting evolution, Tanzanian football has transitioned from relative obscurity to a sig...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 22:49hrs | 542 | by Staff Reporter
Prophet Magaya reveals plans for Chitungwiza
AFTER the successful commissioning of his Heart Stadium by President Emmerson in Waterfalls on Sunday, PHD leader Walter Magaya now wants to turn his attention on constructing similar facilities in hi...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:05hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
Ariel Sibanda's wish before retirement
HIGHLANDERS FC captain Ariel Sibanda has done enough to be regarded as one of the best goalkeepers the country has ever produced.But, for him, his achievements will never be complete without w...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:35hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
'Change soccer stars selection criteria'
THE 11 Soccer Star of the Year finalists were announced on Tuesday amid heated debate regarding the selection criteria used.A panel of journalists, team captains and coaches, and other footbal...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:53hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Ariel in fourth heaven
HIGHLANDERS captain Ariel Sibanda can be rest assured he has contributed all he could and would want to be counted as one of the best goalkeepers the country has ever produced.He caps the seas...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
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 | 342 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors boycott training
All is not well in the Warriors camp ahead of their crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifier against Nigeria on Sunday after players boycotted yesterday's scheduled training session in protest ov...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF affiliate Farmers4ED here to stay, says founder
Farmers for Economic Development (Farmers4ED), an affiliate of the ruling party Zanu-PF, has affirmed its commitment to remain an influential force in the country's political landscape and to staunchl...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:50hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF affiliates disappear
Affiliate groups affiliated with Zanu-PF have dissolved and moved underground after their prominent role in promoting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's re-election ahead of the August polls.In th...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:31hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inked Trey Nyoni named in the England's Under-17 squad
ENGLAND-born teenage sensation Trey Nyoni has been named in the England men's Under-17 squad for next week's doubleheader with Norway at St. Georges Park.Born to Zimbabwean parents, Nyon...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:56hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Chihoro, Murape back at Dembare
LONG-serving team manager Richard Chihoro and assistant coach Murape Murape are expected to bounce at Dynamos today following a flurry of diplomatic manoeuvres at the volatile Premier Soccer League gi...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:53hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Warriors players celebrate return to Fifa family
FORMER Warriors and Highlanders FC defender Bruce Kangwa has been watching the unfolding drama between Sport and Recreation Commission (SRC) and FIFA concerning the return of Zimbabwe into the interna...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mandla Balanda dies
THE football community has on Sunday woken up to the sad news of the passing of former Highlanders forward Mandla Balanda.The 54-year-old has been battling with illness for some time.J...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 12:07hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Maradona vs. Messi: Who Is Better?
Debate rages over who's better between Maradona or Messi, both famed for their skills, number 10 jerseys, and left-footed play. Read our blog to find the answer. In the world of soccer, two...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 255 | by Staff Reporter
Kuda Mahachi flaunts R835 000 ride
Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates left winger Kudakwashe Mahachi is enjoying a soft life off the field of play despite the fact that he is currently a free agent for the longest time....Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 17:52hrs | 106 | 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
Bosso ready for 'any funny tricks'
BARBOURFIELDS Stadium has never been a pleasant venue for visiting teams coming to face Bulawayo soccer giants Highlanders.Bosso's fans always create an intimidating atmosphere which stimulate...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:34hrs | 2 | 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....Published: 02 May 2023 at 09:00hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP candidate ropes in Moses Chunga and Dexter Blackstock
TALENTED young footballers from Mabvuku and Tafara suburbs are set to benefit from an ambitious scouting project that will involve the legendary Moses Chunga and former English Premier League player D...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:27hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Take the game of football seriously
Zimbabwe celebrated its 43rd years of self rule and independence and this year's national celebrations were held for the first time in Mashonaland Central Province Mt Darwin.Forty three years ...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 23:12hrs | 3 | by Leonard Koni
Munetsi picked for top French award
WARRIORS midfielder Marshal Munetsi has been shortlisted for the prestigious Marc-Vivien FoƩ Prize award by C (RFI).Eleven players, including Munetsi have been shortlisted for the award which...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean wonder-kid signs first professional contract at Feyenoord
Matthew Mparaganda has signed his first professional contract with Dutch top-flight club Feyenoord.The 15-year-old defender of Feyenoord Under 16 signed a three-year contract under which will ...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 19:59hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
The greatest African players to play in the English Premier League
There have been many top African players that have graced the English Premier League. From midfield technicians to deadly frontmen, all kinds of footballers from the continent have starred in England'...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 08:14hrs | 113 | by Staff Reporter
Respect Peter Ndlovu please
SUPERSPORT'S Thomas Mlambo is one of the most accomplished television soccer presenters around.He is the presenter of the popular weekly programme Soccer Africa and has now diversified to othe...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Knox Mutizwa joins SA top hitters list
Zimbabwean forward, Knox Mutizwa who plays for South Africa's Premier Soccer League side Golden Arrows, has joined a list of top footballers who scored 50 league goals for one club in Mzansi's topflig...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:29hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe midfielder honoured in France
ZIMBABWE international midfielder Marshall Munetsi has been recognised for his rich vein of form for French side Stade de Reims by being included in the Ligue 1 team of the month for February by...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 06:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe remains stuck in football wilderness
ON February 24, 2022, Fifa took the decision to suspend Zimbabwe from international football because of government interference in the running of the game.This was after the country's sports r...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 17:35hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Inside Nakamba's Marvelous car collection
ENGLAND-BASED Zimbabwe international midfielder Marvelous Nakamba might be going through a very difficult season at Premier League side Aston Villa, but his incredible car collection suggests that awa...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 15:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Munetsi vows to take Zim crisis to global stage
WARRIORS midfielder Marshal Munetsi has vowed to take the country's current football crisis, caused by government interference, to the world stage following his appointment into the FIFPRO's Global Pl...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 16:32hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mpopoma's famous personalities
BULAWAYO city, just like other towns and cities in Zimbabwe, had residential areas allocated according to race before Independence. Europeans, Africans, referred to at that time as "natives," Indians ...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Bosso striker appeals for medical assistance
BEDRIDDEN former Highlanders Football Club striker Patrick "Mboma" Mpofu, who has been unwell for some time with his condition deteriorating, is appealing for funds so that he gets medical assistance....Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law not in a hurry to get Zimbabwe's FIFA suspension lifted
ZIMBABWE Football Association (ZIFA) and Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) have indicated that they are in no hurry to get the country's FIFA suspension lifted. Mlotshwa, who was presenti...Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:24hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Legitimate Zifa exec tears into audit report
Felton Kamambo's fired Zifa executive has claimed that the audit report on the association's finances compiled by BDO Chartered Accountants exonerates them from any wrongdoing.Kamambo and his ...Published: 02 Nov 2022 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwean who dressed Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana
VUYELWA Mabena first demonstrated her exceptional ability for tailoring at the age of ten, when she volunteered to assist her mother in her business in Bulawayo's city centre.She saw her mothe...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 19:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Dembare in conflict of interest, to be crowned Champions?
FC PLATINUM could be made to pay dearly, including possibly having the Castle Lager Premiership football title which they are on the verge of winning forfeited, after they allegedly used an ineligible...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 05:57hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Ali Baba to receive award
LEGENDARY junior football coach, Ali "Baba" Dube is on Saturday receiving a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the local game. Dube, a former Highlanders juniors coach is being...Published: 06 Oct 2022 at 06:02hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City target limping Dynamos
BULAWAYO City coach Farai Tawachera says his team's fate will be decided in their next three matches where they date Chicken Inn, Bulawayo Chiefs and Dynamos in must-win fixtures.All the three...Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 06:08hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mr Mnangagwa, save our football from global isolation
DEAR President Emmerson MnangagwaYour Excellency, I write to you on a matter of grave concern, that of our football.When the Sports and Recreation Commission suspended the Zimbabwe Foo...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 06:45hrs | 78 | by Alfonce Mbizwo
Footballers ramp up pressure on captured SRC, Zifa
LOCAL footballers have ramped up pressure on the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) and Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to resolve their differences so the country could be readmitted back in...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Highlanders man-of-the-moment - Makaruse
CURRENT Highlanders' second longest serving member Godfrey Makaruse is enjoying a new lease of life playing as a left wingback under Portuguese coach Baltemar Brito.Brito has converted Makarus...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Norman Maroto delighted to meet hero Arsene Wenger
FORMER Dynamos striker Norman Maroto has expressed his delight after meeting hero, the former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, on the sidelines of an ongoing seminar in Switzerland.Maroto, toget...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:51hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba Foundation tourney launched
GIANTS Dynamos and Highlanders' youth teams are set to headline the inaugural Marvelous Nakamba Foundation (MNF) Under-17 Invitational tournament which kicks off in Bulawayo next weekend.The y...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:25hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders win ZNCC award
HIGHLANDERS were honoured with a Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Matabeleland Chapter Lifetime Achievement award presented to board member Methuseli Mafu at a Bulawayo hotel on Friday...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba Sports Centre takes shape
THE first construction phase of the Marvelous Nakamba Foundation (MNF) multi-sports facility began on Monday morning with earthmoving machines clearing the 5.1-hectare land in Mahatshula South, Bulawa...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 17:58hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe starlet Ndiweni offered professional contract at Newcastle United
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean starlet Michael Ndiweni has been offered his first professional contract by English Premier League side Newcastle United.The 18-year-old forward was offered the contrac...Published: 30 May 2022 at 07:09hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Dembare still to decide on Ndiraya's fate
SUSPENDED Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya will have to wait a bit longer before knowing his fate at the Castle Lager Premiership football club. This follows a crisis meeting held by the club ex...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndiraya's suspension stinks
DYNAMOS have initiated negotiations with possible candidates to replace suspended head coach Tonderai Ndiraya.Ndiraya is unlikely to survive the storm at the Premiership football giants....Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
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