JOHANNESBURG – The draw for Gabon 2017 is out and the topical issue which had tongues wagging is Group B which comprises Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal and Zimbabwe. Talk doing rounds on the continent is that while Zimbabwe has not qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament on a regular basis and arrive this…
HARARE – Local Paralympians have petitioned the Zimbabwe National Paralympics Committee (ZNPC) accusing the board of failing to develop the sports as part of their mandate and for operating in isolation. Zimbabwe was only represented by six athletes at last month’s Paralympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after ZNPC failed to send a host…
HARARE – Cement manufacturer PPC will this year bankroll the Cosafa Under-20 football tournament as it marks a return after a three-year sabbatical. The tournament was last held in 2013 when South Africa claimed the title with a 2-0 victory over Kenya in the final. This year’s tournament will see 14 countries taking part, with…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Wrestling Federation (ZWF) is set to introduce the sport at colleges around the country in order to lure fighters in the grassroots. ZWF secretary general Tapiwa Masinire said the move is in line with the United World Wrestling (UWW) obligation to promote Under-23 wrestlers. “We are busy introducing wrestling to colleges,…
HARARE – The Harare City executive is at odds on whether to give coach Moses Chunga a permanent contract at the end of the season. Chunga, who replaced Taurai Mangwiro in June, has been working without a contract thus far and his leadership of the club has been met with different views by the Sunshine…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) sprung no major surprises when they announced a 20-man squad to face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series which starts on October 29. Pace bowler Carl Mumba deservedly got a call up, while the impressive Tarisai Musakanda has also been drafted into the squad, and will almost certainly earn…
HARARE – Make no mistake; the Warriors were handed a tough 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) draw but Kalisto Pasuwa’s men have no reason to lose heart. Zimbabwe was pooled in Group B which also includes Algeria, Senegal and Tunisia during Wednesday night’s draw held in Libreville, Gabon. [Adz] On paper, this draw is…
HARARE – Zimbabwe bodybuilders Edvaldo Mateus and Masimba Nyamajiwa acquainted themselves well in their maiden International Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation championships held in Taranto and Bari in Italy last weekend. Harare’s Oxygen Gym muscleman Mateus claimed gold in both events while his counterpart Nyamajiwa settled for silver in the two events as the local athletes…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Draughts Association (ZDA) interim president Tinashe Chawatama says they are now working hard to ensure is recognised across the country as a professional sporting discipline. ZDA recently received a major boost after the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) approved their provisional registration. [Adz] At the moment, the interim committee is now working…
HARARE – The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has joined the nation in mourning the late veteran politician Cephas Msipa, who was also a football administrator. The ex-Midlands governor and Zanu PF politburo member passed away at West End Clinic in Harare on Monday. SRC acting director general Joseph Muchechetere described the late Msipa as…
