HARARE – Where is the Zimbabwe Rugby Union? Not a question you tend to hear too often, largely because nobody generally cares, so it seems. There is slowness and lethargy in the actions and progress of the ZRU in terms of their quest to qualify for the 2015 World Cup. With just four months to…
ZVISHAVANE – Shabanie Mine and FC Platinum resume their rivalry when they clash in a Cephas Msipa Charity match at Mandava Stadium tomorrow.The tournament also features Highlanders and Chapungu, who will clash at Ascot Stadium in Gweru on the same day with the winner progressing to meet the winner of the Zvishavane derby in the…
HARARE – An air of seriousness during Dynamos’ bonding luncheon on Thursday conveyed an awareness of the importance of winning their African Champions League encounter against Botswana champions Mochudi Centre Chiefs on Sunday. There was little of friendly banter and fooling around as the board, executive and players seemed focused and aware of the task…
HARARE – New Dynamos midfielder Tafadzwa Rusike is relishing the chance to finally play in the African Champions League. The former Ajax Cape Town winger, who joined the Harare giants as a free agent ahead of the 2014 season, has yet to play in Africa’s top club competition and is eager to prove his worth…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) leadership yesterday appeared before Parliament to answer questions from MPs on the state of the game amid allegations of money laundering and misappropriations of funds in the organisation. Once a thriving organisation and shining example of stability, ZC has been reeling under a serious financial crisis or almost a…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe national cricket team yesterday got down to business with a trimmed squad reporting for training at Harare Sports Club as preparations begun for next month’s ICC World Twenty20 competition. The tournament will be held in Bangladesh where Zimbabwe are drawn in Group B against Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Arab…
LONDON – Swansea City have sacked their Danish manager Michael Laudrup with the team two points above the Premier League relegation zone, the Welsh club said in a statement on Tuesday. “It is a decision we have taken reluctantly,” said Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins. “But it’s a decision made in the best interests of Swansea…
HARARE – Zimbabwe tennis ace Takanyi Garanganga failed to make an impression after dropping out in the early stages of two different competitions in the United States last week. Garanganga was knocked out of the Chitre Challenge in the first round going down to Brazil’s Henrique Cunha 6-4, 6-3. The US-based tennis player also failed…
JOHANNESBURG – Former Springbok wing Tonderai Chavhanga has been spotted training with the Sharks ahead of this year’s Super Rugby competition.Chavhanga, 30, in recent years played for Welsh team Newport Gwent Dragons, but was plagued by injuries in the past couple of seasons. He joined the Cheetahs ahead of last year’s Currie Cup, but hardly…
HARARE – Zimbabwe national team coach Ian Gorowa yesterday revealed his locally-based players will form the backbone of the future Warriors squad as he targets a place at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking on the sidelines of the Warriors’ reception held in honour of their 2014 African nations Championship (Chan) achievements by Deputy…
