SCOTTLAND coach Norman Mapeza wants the Castle Challenge Cup to be his first prize in what he hopes will be a trophy-laden career at the defending Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions.Mapeza’s Scottland will take on Dynamos — the winners of the country’s premier knockout competition, the Chibuku Super Cup — tomorrow at Rufaro Stadium.Ahead…
ZIMBABWE’S senior men’s cricket team’s historic qualification for the Super Eight at the ongoing T20 World Cup have earned them a windfall from businessman Wicknell Chivayo.To make the grade for the Super Eight stage — which represents the elite, decisive phase of the T20 World Cup where the top eight teams compete for a spot…
THE chairperson of the parliamentary portfolio committee on Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Farai Jere believes the National Sports Stadium will be open for use at the end of April this year.Speaking after leading the parliamentary committee on a tour of the stadium yesterday, he said they were happy with the progress of the renovations,…
THE stage is set for the 2026 Open Season Handball Tournament, which will take place this weekend at Beitbridge Government Primary School.With both male and female teams from across the country set to compete, the tournament promises thrilling action and a showcase of emerging talent in Zimbabwean handball.“This event marks the beginning of our competitive…
CAPS United have signed 2023 Golden Boot winner Takunda Benhura, 24, from Ngezi Platinum Stars.Benhura, who scored 13 goals in Ngezi Platinum’s title-winning season, has moved to Makepekepe following the collapse of his move to South African premiership side Amazulu where he could have teamed up with fellow Zimbabwean striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya.At Makepekepe, Benhura will…
HIGHLANDERS have struck a partnership with Corporate 24 Medical Aid for 2026 under which the club’s first team players, technical team as well as the administrative staff will access comprehensive medical aid cover.Worth US$676 000, the medical partnership will see each beneficiary receive a medical package valued at US$13 000, covering diagnostics, specialist treatment, rehabilitation…
PREMIERSHIP aspirants Black Rhinos unveiled a US$500 000 sponsorship deal from Betterbrands on Wednesday night at a colourful ceremony held at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks.As part of the sponsorship, that will surely make most of the premiership teams green with envy, the club also received a 66-seater luxury bus, a Toyota Fortuner vehicle for the…
THE Julius Robinson Trophy — which serves as the season opener for the Zimbabwe Golf Association (ZGA) amateur — will take place at Wingate Park Golf Club in Harare from February 28 to March 1.The event, which is a key amateur event that carries national order of merit points and World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)…
DYNAMOS coach Genesis Mangombe believes the upcoming Castle Challenge Cup clash against Scottland is the ultimate litmus test for his squad’s readiness ahead of the 2026 Premiership season.The match is scheduled for Rufaro Stadium on Sunday with kick-off set for 1500hrs.Three-time Chibuku Super Cup winners, Dynamos go into the blockbuster encounter as defending champions, having…
THE Mighty Warriors sealed their place in the Cosafa Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought one-nil victory over Botswana yesterday.The breakthrough came in the 69th minute with veteran striker Rutendo Makore scoring the all-important goal.Victory meant Zimbabwe finished in second place in Group B with seven points, the same tally as that of group winners Zambia,…
