HARARE – Zimbabwe were dealt massive blow yesterday when the Warriors failed to qualify for next year’s African Nations Cup finals after going down to a Manucho-inspired yesterday. Former Manchester United forward Manucho scored twice inside the opening seven minutes to help Angola overturn the 3-1 defeat they suffered at Rufaro Stadium last month. The…
HARARE – Mashonaland Eagles gave late coach Kevin Curran a befitting sent off with a six-wicket win over Midwest Rhinos in Kwekwe while Southern Rocks registered their first win of the season against Matabeleland Tuskers in Masvingo yesterday. Stuart Matsikenyeri played a captain’s innings, scoring 67 runs from 44 balls, hitting three boundaries and four…
HARARE – Nothern Region Soccer League (NRSL) Division One League top goal scorer Lazurus Muhoni on Saturday scored his 14th goal of the season to help Black Rhinos beat Blue Jets 2-1 in another huge step towards gaining Castle Premiership promotion. Clarence Zimbawo weighed in with the other goal as the army side continued their…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Under-17 coach George Chigowe says his side will bank on their prolific away form in the Under-17 African Championships when they travel to Congo for the second round, second leg in two weeks’ time. The Young Warriors’ quest for Under-17 African Championship qualification hangs by a thread after they fell 2-1 at…
HARARE – Those old enough to remember Zambian legend Kalusha Bwalya’s last-gasp header past Zimbabwe’s number one Bruce Grobbelaar at the National Sports Stadium 18 years ago — a goal that shattered what would have been our first appearance at the African Nations Cup finals — talk sorrowfully of an old wound of heartbreak. With…
HARARE – Zimbabwe and Midwest Rhinos batsman Vusi Sibanda believes a series of fine performances can be spoilt by a single bad one. The Highfield-born opener has not taken long to settle in the new 2012-13 season, scoring a List A career-best score of 190 runs from just 157 balls to help Rhinos to a…
HARARE – Zimbabwe under 17 made life difficult for themselves in their quest for Under-17 African Youth Championship qualification after falling at home to Congo Brazzaville under 17 in the first leg of the second round yesterday. Congolese captain Binduka Handy led from the front, thrusting his side into the lead after 25 minutes before…
HARARE – Big hits, loud music and provocatively dressed dancing girls is what most people seem to enjoy when having a day out at the cricket. It is becoming increasingly harder to have a decent and intelligent cricket conversation with someone who calls themself a cricket fan. This is probably due to the fact that…
HARARE – As a player, Melusi “Mabaleka” Sibanda was a utility player who could play in different positions in defence and in midfield. While this versatility was a bonus for his coaches, it proved to be a big disadvantage for the player who would spend most of his time on the bench while being reserved…
HARARE – Former Angola football team coach Oliveira Gonçalves says the Pelancas Negras must go on the offensive against Zimbabwe in tomorrow’s decisive African Nations Cup qualifier in Luanda. The Warriors carry a 3-1 lead from the first leg in Harare last month and will need to avoid defeat by a big margin to…
