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By Cloud Fusireat Rufaro Stadium Dynamos……………….0ZPC Kariba…………….0 HARARE giants Dynamos opened their league campaign with an unimpressive goalless draw against ZPC Kariba here yesterday.After clinching the Castle Challenge Cup on penalties against defending champions Simba Bhora last weekend, many had fancied DeMbare to easily dispatch travelling ZPC Kariba.But it was a 90 minutes to forget…

EMMANUEL MARAMBEChief Sports Writer DEFENDING champions Simba Bhora began their campaign on a low key note following a goalless draw against FC Platinum at Wadzanayi Stadium on a day stalemates characterised local top flight action. GreenFuel and CAPS United also played out a one-all draw in Chisumbanje, while debutants Kwekwe United and Ngezi Platinum Stars…

EMMANUEL MARAMBEChief Sports Writer ZIFA Harare Province newcomers Super Lions have set their sights on gaining immediate promotion to the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL). The Harare-based side, which is coached by Prosper Hwande, has intensified it’s preparations for the new season by playing several friendlies against former premiership sides Chapungu, Chegutu Pirates and Shabanie…

Emmanuel Marambe at RUFARO STADIUM Scottland FC……………………(0) 1 Triangle United……………….(0) 0 PREMIERSHIP newcomers Scottland FC were indebted to a last minute own-goal by defender Blessing Chiota as they escaped with a one-nil victory over Triangle United on their premiership debut. After huffing and puffing their way throughout the 90 minutes of action, Scottland appeared headed…

Cloud FusireSENIOR SPORTS WRITER NGEZI Platinum Stars president Wadzanayi Mutsakanyi says his team needs to do their talking on the pitch by delivering positive results following a quiet pre-season. With the build up to the new Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign being dominated by newcomers Scottland defending champions Simba Bhora, CAPS United, Green Fuel,…

Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER THE much-awaited 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign finally commences this weekend with the expensively assembled league newcomers Scottland FC and returnees Triangle United getting the action underway at Rufaro Stadium this afternoon. With the likes of 2024 Soccer Star of the Year Walter Musona, Warriors talisman Khama Billiat…

Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER SCOTTLAND owner and club president Pedzai ‘‘Scott’’ Sakupwanya has called on local football clubs to improve their players’ welfare so that they have something to show for their efforts upon retirement. Speaking during the ambitious Castle Lager Premier Soccer League newcomers’ kit launch in the capital on Wednesday night, Sakupwanya…

Emmanuel Marambe LOCAL chess arbiters have commended the Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) for their continued drive towards upgrading the skills of its match officials to ensure they stay in touch with international standards. This comes after the local chess mother body, which is aiming to grow the sport nationally, recently hosted an Arbiters Workshop in…

ZIMBABWEAN rugby has been plunged into mourning following the passing away of former Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) president Aaron Jani. Jani, 55, who had reportedly been battling colon cancer, passed away on Wednesday. In a statement yesterday, the ZRU paid tribute to one of its most distinguished former leaders.  “It is with profound sadness that…