ZIMBABWE limited overs captain Chamu Chibhabha has had to endure a long wait before he can lead his charges for the first time in an international assignment due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Since March, local cricket has been suspended after the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to combat the novel virus. In June, the…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw THE triathlon fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the death of Tom Chalmers, the father of national team coach Pam Fulton, last week. Chalmers, 85, passed on peacefully in hospital last Friday, with his daughter Fulton by his side, after falling and breaking his pelvis. Death has been…
Godknows Matarutse SPORTS WRITER matarutseg@dailynews.co.zw WITH the 2022 Afcon back-to-back qualifiers against Algeria just two months away, Warriors coach Zdravko “Loga” Logarusic is desperate for his side to secure an international friendly before the clashes against the North Africans. The two matches against the reigning African champions were scheduled for March but were postponed after…
AT A time when he is looking for ways to salvage his stuttering career, Warriors and Kaizer Chiefs winger Khama Billiat has triggered fresh debate after appointing Godfrey “Vokal” Bakasa as his new manager. Bakasa is popular in the local musical circles after working as a manager to Zimdancehall artistes such as Seh Calaz, Tocky…
Godknows Matarutse SPORTS WRITER matarutseg@dailynews.co.zw THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) chief executive Kenny Ndebele says there is need for football stakeholders to be proactive and ensure clubs resume training immediately so that they will be in shape when football eventually resumes. Zifa appears to be dithering on engaging the government to submit a proposal on…
Tarisai Machakaire STAFF WRITER machakairet@dailynews.co.zw TOP flight club CAPS United have been dragged to court by LED Travel and Tours (Pvt) Ltd (Led) over an outstanding US$11 000 debt for air tickets issued on credit in 2017. In summons filed in the High Court, Led wants payment of US$10 835, 23 or the equivalent in…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw THE National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBF) is planning to host a powerlifting competition in order to put an end to a number of arguments currently engulfing the industry. Veteran bodybuilders Collin Mushunje and Prosper Saungweme have in recent weeks challenged the upcoming generation led by Simbarashe Godwin…
Godknows Matarutse SPORTS WRITER matarutseg@dailynews.co.zw WITH his career appearing at a crossroads and at its lowest ebb, Warriors and Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat has surprised many by changing agents. Billiat is going through a lean spell at the moment after netting only one goal and providing a single assist this term for Chiefs in…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw FORMER Zimbabwe Test batsman Mark Vermeulen is pleased for England speed merchant James Anderson after he reached the 600 Test wickets milestone during the drawn third Test against Pakistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. Anderson became the first quick to reach the milestone when he had Pakistan…
Godknows Matarutse SPORTS WRITER matarutseg@dailynews.co.zw THE coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has expedited the need for local football to embrace commercialisation in order to stay alive, the Daily News can report. Ever since the novel virus broke out in March, the government has banned all sporting activities in order to curb the spread of the pandemic….
