By Emmanuel MarambeSPORTS WRITER MANICA Diamonds gaffer Jairos Tapera has lauded his high-flying troops for their resilience in the current PSL campaign during which they have emerged as surprise title contenders. The Gem Boys started off their campaign on a low note, managing just one win in their first five league games as Tapera sought…
THE late Heath Streak has been granted a state-assisted funeral, the Sports & Recreation Commission (SRC) has said. In a statement yesterday, the SRC’s director general Eltah Nengomasha stated the gesture was in recognition of the former Chevrons player and coach’s immense contribution to the sport. “This is in recognition of his undoubted contribution to…
By Emmanuel Marambe AS THE search for a substantive Warriors coach continues, local football fans have added their voice to the ongoing debate over the identity of the next man to lead the country’s number one football team, with the majority favouring a local option. With Zimbabwe’s senior men’s national team having made its long-awaited…
By Emmanuel Marambe CHIPINGE district will host premiership football for the first time ever when GreenFuel host fellow top flight freshmen Sheasham at their recently homologated stadium on Saturday. The Rodwell Dlakama-coached side have been forced to play their home matches at Gibbo Stadium in Triangle where they have been met with mixed fortunes, initially…
IN the heart of East Africa, amidst the stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures, a new chapter is being written in the history…
By Nash MkokwayariraSPORTS WRITER HIGHLANDERS coach Baltemar Brito has backed his charges to bounce back from their recent disappointing run of results and believes the Bulawayo giants, who are chasing a first league title in 17 years, can finish the season strongly. Bosso have led the log standings for much of the ongoing Castle Lager…
By Emmanuel Marambe TWO weeks is a long time in football. Just fortnight ago, Bulawayo giants Highlanders were sitting pretty atop the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log standings following a one-nil victory over basement club Black Rhinos which extended their unbeaten start to the season to 19 games. That win over Rhinos, too, meant…
TRIBURES from the cricketing world continue to pour in following the passing of Heath Streak, one of Zimbabwe’s greatest cricketers, on Sunday. Streak had been battling colon and liver cancer and died at his farm near Bulawayo. In a tribute on Sunday, Olonga wrote on Facebook: “RIP Streaky. You were a titan.” Zimbabwe Cricket chairman…
THE Warriors marked their return to international football by winning the President’s Inauguration Cup following a penalty shoot-out victory over the Brave Warriors of Namibia at the National Sports Stadium yesterday. After both sides had played out an entertaining two-all draw in regulation time with Bulawayo Chiefs forward Mthokozisi Msebe and Manica Diamonds left-back Farai…
By Cloud Fusire ONE of the country’s leading financial Institution ZB Holdings yesterday hosted an oversubscribed inaugural half marathon in the capital. The ZB half marathon, which was being run under the theme ‘Improving lives through service, Sustainable growth and Creating Happy people through wellness’ saw a number of professional and non-professional participants from around…
