HARARE – Zimbabwean boxer Charles Manyuchi arrived back home yesterday to a hero’s welcome after winning the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight (silver) title against Dmitry Mikhaylenko in Russia on Friday night. The 26-year-old won the bout via a unanimous decision after all three judges scored the fight 116-114; 118-110 and 115-113 in his favour…
HWANGE – Dynamos coach Paulo Jorge Silva could have managed his last game for the Glamour Boys after his team was held to a disappointing draw by Hwange in a Castle Premiership tie here yesterday. Silva came into this game under pressure to get a result, and a draw was the last thing he would…
HARARE – A Knox Mutizwa second half penalty was all Highlanders needed to beat a 10-man Chapungu in a Castle Premiership match here yesterday. Chapungu captain Collen Kwaramba deliberately handled a goal-bound effort by Highlanders defender Tendai Ndlovu on 54 minutes. With his goalkeeper Roy Mazingi a beaten man, Kwaramba assumed his goalkeeper’s duties tipping…
HARARE – CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe admitted his charges were far from their best despite registering a vital win over struggling Border Strikers in a Castle Premiership match here yesterday. Second half substitute Leonard Tsipa, who replaced Archieford Gutu at that start of the second-half, scored the solitary goal of the match as the…
HARARE – Following Zimbabwean boxer Charles Manyuchi’s remarkable win on Friday night, Sports minister Makhosini Hlongwane yesterday revealed he “could not hold back the tears” adding the boxer “has what it takes to be the best”. Manyuchi created a new chapter in the boxing world after beating Russia’s Dmitry Mikhaylenko to emerge the Boxing World…
JOHANNESBURG – This past Wednesday, Mamelodi Sundowns won the Absa Premier League title with a good two games to go. Led by talisman Khama Billiat, the Tshwane side have been by far the most consistent and outstanding side in the PSL. By winning the league title in addition to the Telkom Knockout trophy, Sundowns proved…
HARARE – Prince Edward School will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Falcon College at Jubilee Field this afternoon when the regular schools’ rugby season commences. The Tigers suffered a morale sapping 24-19 defeat to Harare rivals Churchill Boys High last weekend on the final day of the Dairibord…
HARARE – FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza has challenged his players not to get carried away with their perfect start to the 2016 Castle Lager Premiership season. The Zvishavane-based side have started the new season like a house on fire winning all of their opening four matches. That perfect start has seen them occupy the…
HARARE – Rock The Country broke the hearts of many and equally rewarded brave punters with rich pickings after emerging as a dark horse to clinch the 54th edition of the Castle Tankard here yesterday. The seven-year-old son of Western Winter galloped to victory in 119.63 seconds, half a length ahead of pre-race favourite Mathematician….
LUVEVE – Bulawayo City stunned reigning league champions Chicken Inn to register their first win of the season in a Castle Lager Premiership match here yesterday. Midfielder Eddie Nkhulungo scored the all-important goal seven minutes into the game that ensured maximum points for Bulawayo City. Nkhulungo found space just outside the penalty box and dribbled…
