HARARE – Black Rhinos head coach Nesbert “Yabo” Saruchera says he will retain the bulk of the squad that helped the army side gain Premiership promotion. Rhinos became the first team from the four national division one leagues to be promoted into the Premiership after an impressive run last year. “Most of the players are…
HARARE – Twalumba United technical manager Wilson Mutekede believes Dynamos have made a fantastic signing in Boban Zirintusa. The 21-year-old Uganda international joined the Glamour Boys last week following the expiry of his contract with the division one outfit Twalumba. And now Mutekede, who initially brought the Ugandan into the country two years ago, reckons…
HARARE – The head coach of newly-promoted Triangle, Gishon “Gizha” Ntini, says he is well prepared for the challenge ahead in the Castle Premiership. Triangle shrugged off stern challenge from rivals Hippo Valley to win their division one league title with three games to spare, becoming the first Lowveld in 42 years to play top…
HARARE – Zimbabwean sportsmen believe the Lance Armstrong saga is just a tip of the iceberg in a wide ranging battle against the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs by professional sportsmen. A fight, sadly, that may never be won. Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and given a lifetime ban…
HARARE – Midwest Rhinos coach Grant Flower has turned to the Logan Cup for solace after missing out on a well-deserved Coca-Cola Pro 50 final last Saturday due to an administration error. The Kwekwe-based franchise side were docked five points by Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) after fielding an illegible player, Peter Moor, without getting clearance from…
HARARE – Zimbabwean all-rounder Elton Chigumbura made a blistering start to the Bangladesh Premier League on Sunday. Still smarting from his exclusion in Zimbabwe’s training squad for next month’s West Indies tour, Chigumbura starred with both bat and ball for Sylhet Royals. Playing against Duronto Rajshashi at Mirpur, a team which include fellow countrymen Charles…
HARARE – Zimbabwe international midfielder Willard Katsande says the Warriors’ failure to qualify for the African Nations Cup hurts more now that the games have begun. The Warriors looked well on course to secure their Afcon berth when they defeated Angola 3-1 in the first leg of the final qualifying round back in September. Zimbabwe,…
HARARE – Ambitious Castle Premiership side Harare City have completed the signing of former Dynamos fullback David Kutyauripo on a free transfer. Debuting in the Castle Premiership last year, City finished a creditable eighth position on the final standings and have now set sights on an improved season this year. Kutyauripo joins the Sunshine Boys…
HARARE – Dynamos have abandoned plans for an out-of-town pre-season training and bonding camp, but club chairman Kenny Mubaiwa insists the decision was not influenced by lack of funds. DeMbare, who will represent the country in the African Champions League, are also aiming to win a league and cup double for a record three…
HARARE – Mashonaland Eagles assistant coach Stanley Timoni has showered praise on Proper Utseya after his all-round heroics saw the Harare side retain the Pro50 Championship title from the jaws of defeat. Utseya was the man apart for Eagles with both bat and bowl as the title holders scripted a fightback to beat rivals Matabeleland…
