HARARE – The position for head coach of the Zimbabwe cricket national team has yet again become available, and speculation has been running rife as to who the new boss will be. Already names such as Gary Kirsten, Heath Streak and even, Andy Flower’s names are in the melting pot, though a quick call to…
HARARE – Dynamos full back Godknows Murwira says his call-up to the provisional Warriors squad that will face Guinea in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier next week is a result of hard work. Murwira was drafted into the squad as a cover for suspended CAPS United right back Hardlife Zvirekwi, after accumulating three…
HARARE – The National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) is set to unveil a strong judges bench for today’s Mr and Ms Ironman scheduled for Longchen Plaza in Harare. Six-time Mr Zimbabwe winner Innocent Choga highlights the illustrious list of judges tasked to preside over the event today. Tubbs Madzime, who won the…
MUTARE – Resurgent Mutare City Rovers coach Taku Shariwa (pictured) has promised to hand troubled CAPS United their first home defeat of the season when they invade the National Sports Stadium this afternoon. Makepekepe go into this afternoon’s match still licking their wounds following last weekend’s demoralising 3-1 away defeat to Bulawayo City. CAPS United…
HARARE – The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has summoned Bulawayo side Chicken Inn to answer to charges of bribery allegations they tabled against match officials and FC Platinum last month. PSL chief executive officer Kenny Ndebele, yesterday said the club is expected to appear before their disciplinary committee tomorrow after the referees’ report indicated that…
HARARE – Reigning Ms Zimbabwe Regina Jonga is set to guest pose at Saturday’s Mr and Ms Ironman to be held at the Longchen Plaza in the capital. Jonga, a domestic worker based in South Africa, is one of the most sought after athletes across the region, at the moment after she defied odds placing…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) are interested in hiring former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten to become the national team coach the Daily News can reveal. ZC sacked Dav Whatmore back in May and appointed bowling coach Makhaya Ntini to the role of head coach on an interim basis. Whatmore was sacked after…
HARARE – Bulawayo City have been summoned to appear before the Premier Soccer League’s Disciplinary Committee next month facing charges of match-fixing. Earlier this month, City suspended four members of their technical team, including head coach Philani Ncube, his assistant Farai Mujokoro, goalkeepers’ coach Reginald Buhali and kit manager Gift Mvala, after Border Strikers alleged…
HAARE – Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) president Philip Chiyangwa (pictured) yesterday warned local football referees to remain professional and that they must reject any attempt to involve themselves in the manipulation of matches. Chiyangwa, who was appointed chairperson of the referees committee last week, made the remarks in a familiarisation meeting with the local match…
HARARE – Zimbabwe bounced back on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after the two-match defeat against New Zealand in Bulawayo earlier this month. The team, whose last Test was way back in November 2014, had been temporarily removed from the rankings owing to having played few matches to warrant any listing. Zimbabwe lost…
