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Zimbabwe referee for ICC Men's Champions Trophy
Former Zimbabwe cricketer Andrew Pycroft has been selected as one of the match referees for the prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Champions Trophy, set to be co-hosted by Pakistan ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:29hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Warriors move up Fifa rankings
THE Zimbabwe senior men's national team has moved up one place on the FIFA rankings to number 124 in the world after their two draws in the World Cup Qualifiers played last month.International...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:53hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors hit by withdrawals
Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has made last-minute changes to his squad for the back-to-back World Cup qualifiers this week in Rwanda, bringing in defender Devine Lunga while six British-born stars wh...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Botswana rescue Zimbabwe
Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has been granted another opportunity to observe his team in action during a second international friendly match as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Brito to ditch Bosso for Warriors coaching job
Highlanders head coach, Baltemar Brito, is poised to assume the role of interim coach for the Zimbabwe Senior Men's National Team, following the recommendation of the Zimbabwe Football Association's (...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 18:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Loud calls for Musona, Billiat's comeback
DYNAMOS and Warriors defender Frank Makarati has amplified calls for Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat to reconsider their decision to retire from international football so that they can lead Zimbabw...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Make or break tie for the Chevrons
ALL the Chevrons need to qualify for the World Cup finals is a win at Queens Sports Club today.In 2018, an associate nation was the last hurdle Zimbabwe had to jump to book their place in the ...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:01hrs | | 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 | 46 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe takes cricket centre stage
IN a stirring display of confidence, President Mnangagwa yesterday hailed Zimbabwe's selection as the host of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, expressing his belief in the nation's leadership and ...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Warning shots fired
ALL-ROUNDER Sikandar Raza smashed a brilliant century before excelling with the ball as Zimbabwe warmed up for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier with a victory over minnows Oman in a high-s...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seal spots at ICC T20 World Cup finals
Zimbabwe 199/5 (20) beat Papua New Guinea 172/8 (20) by 27 runsZimbabwe sealed their place at the ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup finals with a 27-run victory over Papua New Guinea in Bulawayo on Fri...Published: 15 Jul 2022 at 19:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Cricket savages Streak, Coltart
Zimbabwe Cricket has hit out at former national team coach Heath Streak for telling ‘lies' in a bid to clean his image as he serves an eight year ban.Streak was handed an eight year ban last...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 04:45hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza remains optimistic
ZIMBABWE might be six points off track in the race for the sole ticket in Group G to the second stage of the World Cup qualification process, but coach Norman Mapeza and his troops have not yet given ...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:00hrs | 10 | 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 | 11 | 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 | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza predicts tough encounter
Warriors coach Norman Mapeza has admitted that they face a tough encounter when they take on Ghana in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, but promised a positive outcome.Zimbabwe is still searc...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 05:47hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zifa dangles US$600,000 carrot to Mapeza
Zifa has dangled a US$600 000 bonus to Warriors coach Norman Mapeza if he manages to take the Zimbabwe national senior men's team to the Fifa 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.Mapeza was appointe...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza talks drift into extra day
TALKS between Norman Mapeza's handlers and ZIFA, which will see Mapeza bouncing back into the Warriors fold are now set to be concluded by this morning. Mapeza was expected to be named the War...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:42hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Musona speaks tough ahead of Ethiopia tie
AFTER enduring a frustrating goalless draw in their 2022 World Cup Group G qualifying opener against South Africa at home last Friday, Warriors captain Knowledge Musona says the team should do more in...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gidiza expresses confidence in Warriors
FORMER Warriors midfielder Ronald "Gidiza" Sibanda expects the national team to make a winning start to their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on South Africa in a Group G clash at th...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warriors date Sadio Mane
THE Warriors will open their 2021 AFCON finals campaign against Senegal's Lions of Teranga, whose quest could once again be spearheaded by Liverpool superstar, Sadio Mane, on January 10, in Bafoussam,...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CAF removes sanctions on National Sports Stadium
CAF have given ZIFA the greenlight to stage the blockbuster 2022 World Cup qualifier, between the Warriors and Bafana Bafana, at the National Sports Stadium, in September. The two fierce Limpo...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:26hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Referees to raise Zimbabwe flag at Cosafa Cup tourney
TWO Zimbabwean match officials, Rusape-based referee Brighton Chimene and assistant referee Brighton Nyika from Bulawayo will be among the 21 match officials at next month's Cosafa Cup in South Africa...Published: 29 Jun 2021 at 11:02hrs | 1 | 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 | 1 | by Staff writer
Stakes high ahead of Zimbabwe, SA clash
THE Zimbabwe, South Africa World Cup qualifying clash set for June 5 at the National Sports Stadium is still a month-and-a-half away, but it is already dominating discussion among football enthusiasts...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Musona dreams big
WARRIORS captain Knowledge Musona is targeting qualification to at least the third round of the Fifa World Cup qualifying phase.Zimbabwe are placed in Group G of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualif...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Warriors face fair Qatar World Cup fixtures, says Karuru
WARRIORS midfielder Ovidy Karuru reckons Zimbabwe's 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifying fixture schedule is kind to them and thus believes the team stands a good chance of qualifying to the finals for the...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 07:04hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
'The best Warriors squad ever'
DEFENDER Onismor Bhasera rates the current Warriors squad as one of the best in the history of the senior men's national team and believes they have what it takes to qualify for the knockout stages of...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kamambo's treble World Cup dream
ZIFA president Felton Kamambo, who has saluted the Mighty Warriors for their resilience, believes Zimbabwe has the potential to qualify for at least three World Cups.He vowed to use his influe...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 09:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Kamambo promises thorough Afcon preps
ZIFA president Felton Kamambo has promised thorough preparations for Warriors' Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals.Zimbabwe secured their ticket to the finals set for Cameroon next January af...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kamambo targets World Cup finals
ZIFA president, Felton Kamambo, says his grand mission is to try and ensure the Warriors write their greatest success story by qualifying for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. The Warriors h...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Govt assessing NSS bucket seats samples
Government has started receiving bids from local companies for the provision of bucket seats to be installed at the National Sports Stadium. The bucket seats are expected to be installed by Ma...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Musona says Warriors ready to rock and roll
WARRIORS captain, Knowledge Musona, says his troops are ready to turn the tables when they meet old foes Algeria at the National Sports Stadium this afternoon. Kick-off is 3pm.Fans will not be...Published: 16 Nov 2020 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rugby World Cup 2019 - Odds, Betting Tips & Results
It seems like only the other day that New Zealand lifted their second rugby world cup title in a row after beating Australia 34-17 at Twickenham. In 2019, the world's rugby giants will meet on 20th Se...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 11:50hrs | 19 | by Staff Writer
UK diaspora prepares to welcome Zimbabwe netball team
Zimbabwean diaspora organisations and companies in the UK have come together in a show of support for the Zimbabwe National Netball Team, who are set to participate in the Netball World Cup in Liverpo...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 19:19hrs | 14 | by Tinashe Mukono
CAF boss dumps Chiyangwa?
ONE-by-one, the powerful allies who propelled CAF president Ahmad Ahmad to power are either being pushed out of office or are now facing domestic boardroom uprisings to try and dislodge them from thei...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
MDC senator moves motion to probe ZC
SENATE this week moved a motion calling on the forensic investigation of alleged rampant corruption and maladministration at Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) as pressure continues to mount on the country's crick...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 19:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
UEFA Nations league - All you need to know
The UEFA Nations league began in September this year following the 2018 world cup finals in Russia. The international football competition is contested by the national sides from each of the member as...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 15:19hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
General Mujuru wanted to kill Masiyiwa
The late General Solomon Mujuru wanted to kill Econet Guru Strive Masiyiwa, the NPF Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has alleged."President Mugabe said, in his interview with the Indep...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 11:30hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiyangwa banned possible challengers
AS the ZIFA election season reaches its business end with focus shifting to the polls to choose a new board, moves to disrupt football governance have returned to haunt some of the protagonists of the...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bleak start for the Africans
It seems as if it never seizes to pour for the five African countries that are representing the continent at the 2018 FIFA world cup finals in Russia.Regardless of having top class players suc...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 19:36hrs | | by Daniel Itai
Peter Ndlovu's story told in World Cup advert
THE Warriors might have been barred from the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, but the greatest Warrior of all-time has been roped into the global show as part of a package of the television broadcast b...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa delivers US World Cup bid
ZIMBABWE yesterday stuck to its promise and delivered a vote to the United Bid fronted by the United States in its successful battle to win the rights to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The Unite...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:14hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Chamisa promises to bring World Cup to Zimbabwe
MDC Alliance leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa says Zimbabwe will host the Olympic Games and the World Cup finals if he is elected into office during next month's harmonised elections.Mr Chamisa told ...Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lalchand Rajput appointed cricket national team
Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed a new national team coach replacing Heath Streak who was fired following his failure to impress during the team's World Cup qualifiers.The interim coach, Lalchan...Published: 17 May 2018 at 17:39hrs | 1 | by Byo24News Reporter
Strive Masiyiwa reflects on traumatic Zimbabwe moment
ZIMBABWE'S night is over, and we must work together now to bring in the dawn. We must work hard to turn away from (and learn from) the pages of our pained past. This includes talking about it, because...Published: 06 May 2018 at 15:43hrs | 1 | by Strive Masiyiwa
World Cup chance for Zimbabwean fans
DELTA BEVERAGES, through their Castle Lager brand, yesterday unveiled a programme to sponsor up to 10 Zimbabwean football fans to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup Finals in Russia.The company rev...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heath Streak's hefty package
Former National cricket team coach Heath Streak, who officially lost his job on Monday after his contract was terminated by the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), will walk away with close to $100 000.Str...Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Taylor 'to take over captaincy'
NATIONAL cricket team batsman Brendan Taylor is earmarked to take over captaincy of the team, replacing Graeme Cremer who is set to be relieved of his duties after the failure by Zimbabwe to qualify f...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 09:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
FIFA to protect Chiyangwa and cronies?
WORLD football governing body FIFA are today expected to make a landmark pronouncement which will be the guiding principle in the resolution of the saga which has exploded in ZIFA in the wake of some ...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
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