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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…

HARARE – One of my fondest memories of Kevin Curran was his trademark restlessness during a flight to South Africa in 2005 for a week-long training camp with the Zimbabwe cricket side. For the duration of the flight, KC could hardly stay in his seat, constantly moving up and down the plane, from seat to…

HARARE – Former Warriors goalkeepers coach Brenna Msiska says having six goalies in an enlarged 31 member Warriors squad is sign of depth and not dilemma. Zimbabwe, who face Angola in a decisive African Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday in Luanda, have called up six goal keepers, which the former CAPS United and Black Aces…

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s arch tormentor at Rufaro Stadium, Angolan forward Djalma, has predicted the Palancas Negras will score “many” goals against the Warriors in Sunday’s decisive African Nations Cup final qualifier. The Warriors carry a seemingly healthy 3-1 lead from the first leg played at the start of September and appear favourites to qualify for…

HARARE – Struggling Castle Premiership side Hwange have restructured their coaching department as they battle to save the team from relegation. Hwange assistant coach Mabelo Njekwa has been redeployed to the Under-20 side that competes in the Southern Region Division One league. Chipangano have recalled Brian Njovu from the Under-20 side and he will now…

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s football team yesterday got a surprise visit from seven-time Olympic medallist and swimming icon Kirsty Coventry at their training venue ahead of Sunday’s decisive African Nations Cup qualifier in Angola. Zimbabwe carry a seemingly healthy 3-1 lead from the first leg at Rufaro Stadium early last month and appear  pre-match favourites to…

HARARE – Prosper Matizanadzo has revealed he was planning on walking away from football at the end of this season but has changed his mind following his Warriors call-up at the twilight of his career. The Warriors carry a healthy 3-1 lead to Luanda this weekend with the lanky Buffaloes midfielder hoping to be part…