HARARE – Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) director of rugby Liam Middleton is encouraged by the prospects of securing players who have not featured for the national side for an extended period as well as three top-notch South African-born stars. Europe-based wings Manasah Sita and Gerald Sibanda, who have not played for the Sables in more…
JOHANNESBURG – I feel pity for Ian Gorowa. Here is a coach who I have utmost respect of. He is young, articulate, streetwise and fought had to empower himself. He has played at the highest level and is confident about the direction he wants to take the Warriors to. His biggest problem however, is lack…
HARARE – Castle Premiership table toppers Highlanders are well aware of the challenge posed by Buffaloes in tomorrow’s encounter at Sakubva Stadium in Mutare. The Bulawayo giants negotiated their way back to the top of the table with Thursday’s 1-0 win over struggling Harare City at Barbourfields Stadium courtesy of Kuda Mahachi’s goal. Kelvin Kaindu’s…
GABORONE – The Zimbabwe Under-18 Sevens rugby team yesterday produced three polished performances to book their place into the semi-finals of the on-going Africa Youth Games. The Daniel Hondo-coached set the tone for the rest of Team Zimbabwe with blistering start, brushing aside the challenge of Tunisia 33-7. Tries from Prince Edward wing Tristan Morris,…
HARARE – Bernard Pswarayi is never one to shy away from speaking his mind, often firing sharp-tongued broadsides as consistent as the swing bowling he was known for at the peak of his cricketing powers in the 90s. Pswarayi’s strong views on cricket in Zimbabwe, to a large extent, are influenced by an unmovable conviction…
HARARE – Zimbabwean midfielder Denver Mukamba has penned a new one-year contract extension with South African Premiership side Bidvest Wits to dispel fears the former Dynamos wizard would be offloaded. Mukamba’s manager, Gibson Mahachi, told the Daily News that the 2012 Soccer Star of the Year has been given another season to try and make…
BULAWAYO – A second half goal from Zimbabwe international winger Kudakwashe Mahachi was all Highlanders needed to maintain their unbeaten run in the Castle Premiership after edging out battling Harare City 1-0 here yesterday. Bosso’s victory also ensured the regain the top spot, which they now share with city neighbours How Mine, separated by a…
HARARE – Zimbabwe will submit a provisional 35-man squad to the Confederation of African Rugby (Car) today from which selectors will then name a final 26-man team for July’s World Cup qualifiers in Madagascar. A bloated squad of 57 was named last month, with the locally-based contingent training in batches in Harare and Bulawayo once…
HARARE – Twenty20 cricket. The name changes from tournament to tournament, but the format stays the same. Fast and furious cricket with pulsating music, an over enthusiastic public address announcer, and at times and depending where the game is being played, you can also be subjected to a cacophony of hand beaten drums, horns and…
HARARE – Much has been said and written about the falling standards of refereeing in Zimbabwean domestic football, as officials have dished out cards and penalties with reckless abandon. Several games have, in effect, had their outcome influenced by questionable game-changing decisions. Wednesday’s hotly disputed game in the PSL between Dynamos and FC Platinum, which…
