HARARE – Cricket powerhouse South Africa has extended a helping hand towards Zimbabwe’s quest to qualify for the 2014 Women Twenty20 World Cup to be held in Bangladesh. The South Africans returned home yesterday after a successful week-long tour of Zimbabwe, where they won both one-day matches and Twenty20s. Both teams were preparing for the…
HARARE – Zimbabwe, who host their final phase of selection on Saturday to whittle down their 2013 season squad, have called-up South African-born twin halfbacks Guy and Ross Cronje – a clear indication of their determination to qualify for the 2015 World Cup. The Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) yesterday released an enlarged squad of 67…
HARARE – With Kaizer Chiefs having recently completed a league and cup double in South Africa, the continued omission from the Zimbabwe national team of Willard Katsande and Kingstone Nkhatha, both instrumental in Amakhosi’s dominant season, has torched debate across the Limpopo, according online publication KickOff.com. A number of South African football followers have interpreted…
HARARE – FC Platinum forward Nelson Maziwisa started the 2013 Castle Premiership season on a high note, netting five goals in the opening three matches. Maziwisa opened his account when he scored in the platinum miners’ 2-1 away win to Buffaloes in the first game of the season. The former Shabanie Mine forward then turned…
HARARE – Black Rhinos assistant coach Ndega Matsika has warned Dynamos against underestimating his when the two teams clash in the Castle Premiership on Sunday. The army side made a return to the big boys league this season, having spent four seasons in division one. But Chauya Chipembere have since found the going tough thus…
HARARE – Zimbabwean sports medicine physician Dr Austin Jeans broke new ground by becoming the first African to participate in a high profile international sport and medicine exercise symposium held in the United Kingdom recently. Dubbed the “From Pain to Performance 2013,” the conference took place at the London Heathrow Marriot Hotel on May 18….
HARARE – Zimbabwean football great Peter Ndlovu has dispelled rumours making the rounds he has declared his interest to stand for a parliamentary seat under a Zanu PF ticket. The social media rumour mill was in overdrive yesterday with reports that the country’s most capped international and record goal-scorer was considering vying for the…
HARARE – When the 2013 Castle Premiership season started, it was billed as a three-horse race for the title between Dynamos, Highlanders and FC Platinum. Initially, Highlanders and Platinum appeared to have put clear daylight between them and other potential contenders, but the storyline continues to change week-in-week-out. Platinum have lost their way lately, losing…
HARARE – CAPS United goalkeeper Tafadzwa Rusike has set his sights on a Zimbabwe national team recall after his gallant performance in the Green Machine’s 2-1 Castle Premiership win over FC Platinum on Sunday. Dube was one of the reasons FC Platinum enjoyed a fairy tale Premiership debut in 2011, but was shown the exit…
HARARE – ZIMBABWE Schools rugby coach Godwin “Jaws” Murambiwa was pleased with the make-up of his Under-18 Craven Week squad, saying it will make an impression at this year’s tournament. This year’s edition takes place in Polokwane, South Africa, from July 8 to 13. “This side has potential to match the class of 2007, which…
