HARARE – There is pandemonium, anger and grief in Malawi as the nation is still trying to come to terms with Saturday’s events at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. An ill-prepared Zimbabwe national football team left a trail of destruction in the southern African country following their 2-1 victory over the Flames in a 2017 Africa…
BULAWAYO – Mzilikazi High School and Sonjini won the second edition of the annual Orap Zenzele-Chevrolet Cup in the boys and girls categories respectively yesterday. Mzilikazi beat hosts Gifford 1-0 in the final courtesy of Lesley Lunga goal. Lunga is the son of former Zimbabwe international Willard Khumalo. Sonjini prevailed after beating Magwegwe by a…
HARARE – Zifa Northern Region Division One League pacesetters Ngezi Platinum’s title credentials will go under the microscope when they host second-placed Black Rhinos at Ngezi Boabab this afternoon. Clifton “Somalia” Kadurira’s charges lead the log standings 27 points, three ahead of second placed Black Rhinos. Ngezi, who have re-established themselves as outright favourites for…
HARARE – Zimbabwe rugby team yesterday weathered the tide of fatigue and inadequate preparedness to edge Kenya 28-20 to get their Africa Cup campaign off to a flying start. Flank Andrew Rose and eighthman Kingsley Lang were the few bright sparks in Zimbabwe’s pack that was clearly overwhelmed by the Kenyans. Scrumhalf Charles Jiji and…
HARARE – Notwithstanding the staggering incompetence of the Cuthbert Dube-led Zifa administration, coach Calisto Pasuwa’s brave Warriors were still able to dig deep yesterday and beat Malawi 2-1 in Blantyre in a crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier, sparking wild celebrations among success-starved Zimbabweans back home. Goals by the South Africa-based duo of Cuthbert Malajila…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe national football team defied all odds to stun hosts Malawi 2-1 in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group L qualifier at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre yesterday. The South Africa-based duo of Cuthbert Malajila and Khama Billiat scored in each half to ensure maximum points for the Warriors. The Flames…
HARARE – Zimbabwe rugby coach Cyprian Mandenge feels his side’s performance in their Africa Cup opener against Kenya yesterday was far from convincing. The Sables were able to hold out for a 28-20 win over the Simbas but Mandenge believes having a “crush programme” for a training camp did not help his team’s cause. Zimbabwe…
HARARE – Freddy Kapuya, the Midlands Cricket Association (MCA) chairman, has been handed a 10-year-ban from all forms of cricket after he failed to respond to several allegations levelled against him. The Redcliff Mayor and former chairman of the Zimbabwe Cricket Committee was served with a suspension letter on June 8 which was signed by…
HARARE – Despite all the problems that have rocked the Warriors’ preparations ahead of their tie against Malawi, striker Knowledge Musona says they have quickly shifted their attention to their bid for a place at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The players had to assemble at a very short space of time…
HARARE – Zimbabwe will have to overcome a week-long training camp devoid of any preparatory matches, if they are to beat Kenya this afternoon’s Africa Cup rugby clash at Prince Edward School. Without a sponsor, the Sables have had to make do with meagre resources, but unlike the financially troubled boycotting Warriors, the rugby XVs…
