Emmanuel Marambe SENIOR STAFF WRITER TASHINGA Musekiwa struck the winning runs off the final delivery of the day as Zimbabwe’s Chevrons clinched a dramatic four-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I at Harare Sports Club yesterday. Having been set a modest 145 to win, the Chevrons had to summon all their powers of recovery…
Emmanuel Marambe SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE much-anticipated Surge Energy Drink Summer Series got underway at Donnybrook Raceway in Harare yesterday with a host of local and international riders battling for supremacy at the country’s premier racing circuit. With Surge Energy Drink having come in as this year’s title sponsors, the adrenalin filled action will be…
Emmanuel Marambe SENIOR STAFF WRITER CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League Fans’ Choice Award winner Khama Billiat, could be headed back to South Africa in the next transfer window amid indications that at least three clubs across the Limpopo are after his signature. Billiat, who will officially become a free agent when his contract with Harare-based…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE CHEVRONS T20I captain Sikandar Raza is confident of a positive showing when the Justin Sammons-coached side take on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series which begins at Harare Sports Club today. The first T20I gets underway at 1330hrs. The Chevrons, who recently fell to 2-1 defeats at the hands of Pakistan in the…
Emmanuel Marambe SENIOR STAFF WRITER TANAKA Katsande and Ropafadzo Dube were the toast of the CABS Candidates Chess Tournament which was held at the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo. Sponsored by leading financial institution CABS, this year’s tournament brought together a total of 269 chess players across four sections, showcasing the growing…
Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITER DEPUTY minister of Sports Emily Jesaya has lauded the ongoing construction of Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe, saying such initiatives will go a long way in complementing government efforts of having sporting facilities that meet international standards. The projected 10 000-seater arena is being spearheaded by football enthusiast Walter Magaya and his…
SPORTS WRITER SIMBA Bhora are the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions. The Shamva-based side, who won the title for the first time in their history after edging relegated Arenel Movers one-nil on November 6 at Luveve Stadium courtesy of star forward Walter Musona’s early first half goal, were officially crowned on November23…
Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITER NEWLY-MINTED Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) champions, Scottland FC are one of a kind! The Mabvuku-based club made history this season after storming to the secondtier league title in its first season of existence. Owned by businessman and MabvukuTafara legislator Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya, dazzled on and off the field as it…
Emmanuel Marambe SENIOR STAFF WRITER TONDERAI Ndiraya believes that his premiership title triumph with Simba Bhora was written in the stars. Ndiraya finally laid hands on the league title as coach when leading Simba Bhora to this year’s Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title after two previous failures with Ngezi Platinum Stars and Dynamos. The…
Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITER LLOYD ‘Mablanyo’ Chigowe is keen to make an impact on the African Safari with DeMbare next season amid indications that he will be confirmed as the Harare giants’ substantive gaffer in the coming days. Chigowe was in charge when Dynamos made their long-awaited return to international football in August just days…
