ZIMBABWE international Marshall Munetsi has extended his contract with French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims until 2024 putting paid to anxiety about his post Covid-19 future. He becomes the second player to extend his contract with the club after 22-year-old Guinea-Bissau midfielder Moreto Cassama who extended his last week. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder signed…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) yesterday started disinfecting major grounds around the country in preparation for a possible return of the game during this coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Work was in full swing at Harare Sports Club where the ground and association’s offices were being disinfected while the same exercise was taking place…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw©️ A GROUP of former Warriors players teamed up once again to provide groceries to the elderly in the suburb of Mzilikazi in Bulawayo as a way to help the community cope during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Ex-Zimbabwe internationals Esrom “Yellowman” Nyandoro, Richard “Dabuka Express” Choruma and Muzondiwa “Lazy Mzoe” Mugadza…
THE Sports and Recreation Commission yesterday allowed a number of minority disciplines to resume their activities but football remains under lockdown. With the coronavirus (Covid-19) still a major threat and the government’s lockdown measures still in place since March 30, there is no quick return for the beautiful game. Other sporting disciplines that have been…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw ©️ PREMIERSHIP coaches are concerned that their players are falling behind in terms of fitness levels due to the current coronavirus (Covid-19)-induced lockdown. Since March 30, Zimbabwe has been under lockdown as health authorities are trying to stop the spread of the novel virus. The 2020 Castle Lager Premiership season…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw THE late businessman and Masvingo United owner Tanda “Mhunga” Tavaruva is set to be buried today at Mangwandi Cemetery in Masvingo. Tavaruva, passed away on Monday after a long battle with diabetes and hypertension aged 84. “Church service will be held at the family home at 9am and burial should…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw ©️ HIGHLANDERS have began to feel the impact of the coronavirus (Covi-19) pandemic after temporarily suspending the contract of technical manager Mark Harrison yesterday. The Briton arrived at Bosso at the start of the year with the promise of returning the Bulawayo giants to their glorious past. Harrison had been…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw Masvingo and the whole country at large yesterday was united in mourning the late businessman Tanda “Mhunga” Tavaruva — the only man who brought premiership football to the country’s oldest city amidst calls for him to be declared a provincial hero. Tavaruva breathed his last on Monday at his Masvingo…
Austin Karonga SPORTS WRITER karongaa@dailynews.co.zw ©️ THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has put in motion a detailed work plan on the current work being carried on local stadia with high hopes of getting the grounds getting the green light from the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to host international matches. All of the country’s…
Nigel Matongorere SPORTS EDITOR matongoreren@dailynews.co.zw ©️ THE Confederation of African Football (Caf) insists the health of players and officials is top priority as the continent is trying to figure out how to restart the game during this coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. At the moment, the novel virus has killed over 2 000 and infected a…
