HARARE – Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Tonderai Ndiraya is confident his side will reach the first round of the African Confederation Cup by defeating Pamplemousses in the second leg today. The two teams clash this afternoon at the National Sports Stadium with the tie evenly balanced after the 1-1 draw in the first leg in…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s leading hospitality concern, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), has partnered with the Old Mutual Heath Streak Academy Trust as part of strategies to develop cricket in the country. RTG chief executive Tendai Madziwanyika said the new partnership will see the hospitality group make a meaningful contribution towards talent development at grassroots level. “Sports…
HARARE – Charles Manyuchi has stepped up preparations for the defence of his World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Welterweight title next month in Singapore. Manyuchi, whose incredible life story has inspired those around him in the country and across Africa, will defend his title when he faces Qudratillo Abduqaxorov in Singapore on March 25. The…
HARARE – Zimbabwe suffered a setback when they lost the first ODI to Afghanistan by 12 runs after Duckworth/Lewis (D/L) method at Harare Sports Club yesterday. After winning the toss Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai chose to bat first and the Zimbabwe bowlers restricted the tourists to 215 all out in 49.2 overs. Zimbabwe’s chase never…
HARARE – CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe said his side will be banking on home advantage when his charges take to the field to face visiting Lesotho side Lioli FC in their African Champions League preliminary round second leg clash this weekend. The Green Machine host the Lesotho champions on Sunday at the National Sports…
HARARE – Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed his visit to Zimbabwe next Friday to attend Zifa president Philip Chiyangwa’s birthday celebrations. Infantino will join other football heads from across the African continent to celebrate with Chiyangwa, who will also be toasting his ascendency to the Cosafa top post. The Fifa boss’ confirmation will come…
HARARE – The lack of goals in Zimbabwean football came to the fore once again during this weekend’s continental inter-club competitions where local teams struggled in front of goal. First up was CAPS United, who slogged to a 0-0 draw against Lesotho side Lioli FC on Saturday, in the African Champions League preliminary round qualifier…
HARARE – Zimbabwe cricket coach Heath Streak has challenged his players to draw first blood by winning today’s ODI series opener at Harare Sports Club to unsettle a stubborn touring Afghanistan side. The visitors have over the years enjoyed a good run of results against Zimbabwe winning both home and away ODI series as well…
HARARE – Shadreck Mlauzi says he is still the Mighty Warriors coach despite the Zifa High Performance Committee (HPC) recommending his sacking two weeks ago. Mlauzi says he still has a contract with Zifa and his employers are yet to notify him of any decision regarding his future. The Zifa HPC comprising vice president Omega…
HARARE – Zifa president Philip Chiyangwa insists his birthday celebrations will go ahead in Harare next week despite massive resistance from the Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Issa Hayatou. Chiyangwa, who is also the Cosafa president, has invited a number of association heads from the region and the continent, together with Fifa president Giani…
