HARARE – Zifa presidential aspirant and maverick businessman — Phillip Chiyangwa — whose quest to run the country’s football affairs is facing resistance from old school soccer timers, has received backing of the national supporters to lead the country’s supreme body. The flamboyant businessman and politician pitched his bid two weeks ago following the ouster of…
HARARE – Ryan Cairns says the game of golf is finally smiling back at him following his invitation to play alongside some big names expected at the Australian PGA Championship in Queensland from December 3 to 6. Cairns will be making his way to the Gold Coast at the end of the year, officially…
HARARE – Aspiring Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) president Philip Chiyangwa says he is the best candidate to lead the local game out of the quagmire of debt and a lack of sponsorship. The Harare businessman, who has made his wealth in property development, filed his nomination papers for the vacant Zifa presidency post on Monday and…
HARARE – Alistair Campbell has quit his post as Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) director international cricket and commercial affairs after an eventful 10-month stay. The former Zimbabwe Test captain tendered his resignation to ZC chief executive Wilfred Mukondiwa and is now serving his three-month notice until the end of the year. The Daily News saw Campbell’s…
HARARE – CAPS United president Farai Jere has reached an agreement to sell 20 percent of the club’s shares to board member Nhamo Tutisani as the Green Machine’s value increases. Jere, who bought a controlling stake in the club in May, will now remain with 60 percent equity while vice president Twine Phiri retains his…
HARARE – Mighty Warriors assistant coach Sithethelelwe “Kwinji 15” Sibanda says the team need to start preparing early after sealing qualification for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games at the weekend. The Mighty Warriors wrote their own piece of history by becoming the first football side in the country to qualify for the global sporting showpiece…
HARARE – Champion “Mbewe” Chienderamwano etched his name into the history books after winning the Mr Zimbabwe title for a third time on the trot on Saturday night. The event attracted high level dignitaries led by Sports and Recreation minister Makhosini Hlongwane. Sports and Recreation Commission board chairperson Edward Siwela, director-general Charles Nhemachena and director…
HARARE – Zimbabwe will host some of Africa’s top rising golfers in 2017 after they were awarded the privilege of hosting the Africa Amateur Golf Team Championship (AAGTC) and All Africa Junior Golf Challenge in Kenya on Tuesday. The AAGTC ended in the East African country yesterday having drawn teams from Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania,…
HARARE – Zimbabwe as a country has endured many hardships for a number of years. From land grabbing to power and water cuts. From almost nonexistent roads to a wounded economy. She strains, she staggers and now she finds herself on her knees. Like a bull waiting with an air of resignation to receive the…
BULAWAYO – Warriors coach Calisto Pasuwa has expelled three players from his squad after they reported late for national duty to prepare for Sunday’s African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifier against Lesotho. Dynamos midfielder Ronald Chitiyo together with CAPS United’s utility player Hardlife Zvirekwi and defender Justice Jangano were all sent back to Harare yesterday morning….
