HARARE – Matabeleland Tuskers chief executive Stanley Staddon has bemoaned the departure of head coach Dave Houghton for Masvingo-based franchise Southern Rocks. Houghton, a former Zimbabwe Test captain and coach, guided the Tuskers to successive Logan Cup titles in the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons. The Bulawayo-based franchise reclaimed its title in style last year after…
HARARE – No one can deny Zimbabwe their moment in the sun following the spirit-lifting 3-1 win over Angola on Sunday, but the hard work still lies ahead for the Warriors, who must expect a strong comeback from the Palancas Negras in the return leg next month. If truth be told, Zimbabwe did not play…
HARARE – The semifinal pairing for the National Rugby League (NRL) was decided after Saturday’s final round of matches, highlighted by a scrappy 12-12 draw between Old Hararians and Matabeleland Warriors. All matches in the league were played at OH. The game of the week between the hosts and Matabeleland Warriors was characterised by poor…
HARARE – CAPS United have fired former captain Marvel Samaneka as part of a purge of players accused of causing dressing room disharmony at the under-performing former Zimbabwe champions. CAPS president Twine Phiri confirmed Samaneka’s ouster in an interview with the Daily News yesterday. “Yes I can confirm that we have fired him,” said Phiri….
HARARE – The Mbada Diamonds Cup gods appear to have no soft spot for CAPS United! For the second year running, Zimbabwe’s Cup Kings of the 1980s have been handed a tough first round tie In the inaugural tournament last season, CAPS squared off against eventual winners Dynamos in the first round of the country’s…
HARARE – “I am happy with the result. We have to ensure we prepare thoroughly. Angola is very good but I am always positive. I was not happy with the way the players came (late) into camp. The association have a duty to ensure that the players come into camp on time. We have a…
HARARE – While they cannot disguise the fact that their overall performance was below par, Zimbabwe were left hugely pleased and relieved after Ajax Cape Town starlet Khama Billiat inspired the side to a crucial win over Angola in the first leg of the African Nations Cup final round of qualifiers. An own goal from…
HARARE – One of these days you will cry or be very frustrated indeed when a fortune which will have come your way just disappears like a speeding stolen car. Many golfers have lost thousands of dollars after finishing with fantastic scores, when what appeared to be a minor breach of a golf rule led…
HARARE – Two schoolboy blunders from Zimbabwe opened the door for Mozambique to grab two away goals to edge themselves closer to a second round berth in the African Youth Championships qualifiers. The young Warriors, who enjoyed better possession throughout the match, had to twice rally from behind to give themselves a chance of salvaging…
HARARE – Monomatapa are being touted as potential Castle Lager Premiership title contenders and one of the key players behind the good season is midfielder Russel Madamombe. The 21-year-old left-sided midfielder, whose skill and pace has impressed many, has been the focal point of most of the 2008 champions’ attacks. Monomotapa currently sit in third…
