July 2014

HARARE – For a moment yesterday, Zimbabwe stood on the threshold of a third World Cup qualification berth, their first since 1991, after a gallant display to beat an organised Kenyan side 28-10 in Antananarivo. But their hopes were cruelly dashed by Namibia, who went on to massacre hosts Madagascar 89-10 later in the day…

HARARE – We have often been left in tears in Zimbabwean sport on most occasions we have put our fate in others’ hands. A recent example was at the ICC World Twenty20 earlier this year when we needed Netherlands to beat Ireland to progress to the Super 10 stage of the event, which was not…

BULAWAYO – Highlanders reclaimed pole position on the Castle Premiership log after their 2-1 derby victory over How Mine here yesterday. A first half opportunist goal by Gabriel Nyoni and a well struck second half effort by Simon Munawa earned the Bulawayo giants a victory that saw them overtake overnight leaders CAPS United. How Mine…

HARARE – Dynamos assistant coach Tichaona Diya criticised his players’ attitude despite beating Black Rhinos 2-1 yesterday in a match Rodrick Mutuma scored in his com back game for the Glamour Boys. Mutuma scored in the early stages of the game while Fullback  Ocean Mushure scored the second in the second half. With the win,…

ZVISHAVANE – Buffaloes ended Shabanie Mine’s unbeaten home record this term with a 2-1 win at Maglas Stadium yesterday. Roy Mwenga and Prosper Matizanadzo scored two second half goals to cancel out a Daniel Chakupe’s first half strike. The result was a fruitful return to Maglas for former Shabanie captain Tafadzwa Mombeshora, who complimented Matizanadzo…

BULAWAYO – In-form CAPS United took over the Castle Premiership log leadership after a convincing win that left Chicken Inn head coach Joey Antipas at a loss of words here yesterday. The Green Machine, who are now on a run of four straight wins, scored a beautiful goal in each half through the enterprising Hardlife…

HARARE – The Zimbabwe national rugby team comes face to face with destiny in Antananarivo today when they face old foes Kenya in a match they must win to seal a place at next year’s Rugby World Cup. Brendan Dawson’s charges are precariously seating in second place with six points from their opening two games….

BULAWAYO – Highlanders face a potential banana skin that might derail their title aspirations when they face How Mine in a potential explosive derby at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon. Going into today’s match, Highlanders are in second place with 24 points, two behind leaders CAPS United, who beat Chicken Inn 2-1 yesterday at Luveve Stadium….